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Scott will step down this Friday just six weeks after temporarily taking over for the impeached Ken Paxton as Texas’s top law enforcement officer.
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Former secretary of state John Scott will serve until suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton goes on trial in the state Senate for alleged criminal misconduct.
Gov. Abbott Taps Interim Texas AG After Paxton Impeachment
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We were prepared to go to press today with an editorial begging Gov. Greg Abbott to appoint an interim attorney general in place of Ken Paxton’s top aide, who...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday picked a longtime ally who oversaw Texas’ elections in 2022 to temporarily serve as attorney general following Republican Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment on allegations of misconduct and crimes.