- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has left approximately 730 workdays blank on his official calendars and taken more than 275 out-of-state trips since taking office in 2015.
- Taxpayer spending on Paxton's security detail for out-of-state travel has reached at least $1.9 million, covering luxury trips across the U.S. and abroad.
- Paxton's extensive travel and frequent conservative media appearances have drawn sharp criticism from political opponents in his U.S. Senate campaign.
- Despite facing persistent legal challenges, an impeachment trial, and personal controversies, Paxton maintains strong support through his close alliance with Donald Trump.
- In response to scrutiny, Paxton's office stated that calendar entries do not fully capture his daily workload, strategy sessions, or official responsibilities.
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