Report Says Ken Paxton’s Travel Bill Reached $1.9 Million, Raising Fresh Questions Over Public Spending
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s travel expenses have reportedly cost taxpayers about $1.9 million, according to a Forbes report that cites trips to the Masters, Napa Valley and destinations in Europe. The figure is likely to intensify scrutiny of Paxton’s use of public resources as he remains one of the most polarizing figures in Texas politics. The reporting lands at a sensitive moment, when questions over ethics, accountability and the boundaries of official travel are drawing heightened attention across U.S. state capitals.
