State Sen. Angela Paxton Files For Divorce From Texas AG Ken Paxton

Republican Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on Thursday.

She filed the petition in Collin County, according to KUT News. The impending split comes as the attorney general wages a high-profile campaign to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn in 2026. (RELATED: AG Paxton Leads Sen. Cornyn By Double Digits In Texas Senate Race, Poll Shows)

“Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds,” Angela Paxton wrote on X. “I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.” (RELATED: ‘Silly Season’: GOP Senator Now Trailing Opponent In Poll By Over 20 Points, Though Race Far From Over)

Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds.

I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to…

— Senator Angela Paxton (@AngelaPaxtonTX) July 10, 2025

Paxton previously admitted to an extramarital affair during a 2018 meeting with his staff and wife, according to the Texas Tribune. At the time, he said the relationship had ended and pledged to repair his marriage.

The woman involved was later called as a witness during Paxton’s 2023 impeachment trial, though both sides agreed she was “unavailable to testify,” Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Paxton Accuses Cornyn Of Flip-Flopping On Leftist Groups As TX Senate Race Heats Up)

Paxton’s alleged affair was publicly detailed for the first time during the impeachment proceedings, with former chief of staff Katherine “Missy” Cary testifying about how she discovered the relationship and confronted him, the Tribune separately reported.

After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives.

I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting…

— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) July 10, 2025

Cary told lawmakers she warned Paxton the affair left him vulnerable to potential bribery — a central allegation in the impeachment case — and could compromise his ability to serve.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include further context.