"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Strikes Agreement to Dodge Criminal Trial"

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a deal with prosecutors to avoid a criminal trial for felony securities fraud, involving no admission of guilt but requiring him to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution, take legal ethics classes, and perform 100 hours of community service. This marks another victory for Paxton, who has faced legal troubles and survived impeachment attempts in the past.