Ken Paxton's Divorce Proceedings Have Some Wondering What His Net Worth Is

As anyone who follows politics closely might be aware, given how much influence politicians have, it's sometimes surprising to learn what they're actually worth. Attorney General Ken Paxton has become known as one of the most Conservative politicians in the country, and he's currently running to unseat Texas Senator John Cornyn from the right.

That campaign might be derailed, though, following the news that Ken's wife Angela, a state senator in Texas, is filing for divorce on "biblical grounds." While we don't know what the exact reasons for divorce might be, it's certainly suggestive of scandal. Now, many want to know what Ken's net worth is. Here's what we know.

Ken Paxton's net worth is estimated to be roughly $3 million, which is not enormous, but is certainly enough for him to live a hugely comfortable life. It's worth noting, though, that Ken was caught up in a major corruption scandal in 2023 that centered in part on his purchasing of several expensive houses and his failure to publicly disclose them. As a result, there are plenty of questions about exactly what he's worth and where his money is coming from.

Although he is still in office, Ken Paxton was impeached but not convicted by the Texas House of Representatives over charges that he gave preferential treatment to a wealthy donor who bribed him, made false statements against whistleblowers, obstructed justice in the securities fraud trial against him, and made false statements regarding his financial interests, per the Texas Tribune.

As those charges make clear, Ken's financial picture is murky to say the least, even though he is a public official. Under Texas law, public officials are supposed to disclose properties and stocks that they own so that the Texas Ethics Commission can determine whether they have any conflicts of interest in their work. One of the charges in Ken's impeachment trial was that he had failed to be honest with the Ethics Commission about his financial interests.

So, while his net worth may seem relatively low at $3 million, it certainly seems like Ken finds ways to make sure that he is financially taken care of, even if he is mostly spending other people's money. As for how much of that money his wife might be entitled to in a divorce, we don't know for sure.