That’s Gonna Leave A Mark

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

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.

I move forward with complete confidence that God is always working everything together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose.

No, not because Texas is “Bible proud,” or because “Biblical grounds” are recognized by the Texas Family Code. (She doesn’t need grounds for divorce in court. This is purely for public consumption.)*

Paxton’s “former” mistress was a central figure in his impeachment trial. She was the alleged beneficiary of Paxton’s corruption, getting a job for her with the real estate developer Paxton was protecting/helping (I consider the allegations proven even if the Texas Senate did the political thing. I followed that trial; Paxton didn’t really put on a defense. In the end, he knew he didn’t have to.). IIRC, he also got a house in Austin (Paxton lives there as AG; his wife lives in the Dallas area. She comes to Austin once every two years for six months, as a state senator.). Anyway, plenty of evidence of his infedelity was presented. Paxto later said the affair was over, and Angela Paxton stood by her man. Not unlike Hillary Clinton.

But this sounds like Paxton took a new mistress, and for the wife, that was the last straw. This will not make him popular among the conservative GOP women of Texas. Whether it will affect his political career, cannot be accurately forecast at this time.

But it doesn’t help.

*I say that because Sec. 6.001 of the Texas Family Code provides:

INSUPPORTABILITY. On the petition of either party to a marriage, the court may grant a divorce without regard to fault if the marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation.

That was the provision we always relied on when I was doing divorce cases. You basically cited the words of the statute in the petition, and it was all over but for division of property and custody/support of the kids. Of course, there is, still, sec. 6.003:

ADULTERY. The court may grant a divorce in favor of one spouse if the other spouse has committed adultery.

When you use the former, most of the work is done outside the courtroom, settling the division of the estate and custody/support of the children. The actual granting of the divorce is a brief and pro forma matter before the judge, once all agreements are final.

Angela wants her pound of flesh. She’s alleged adultery; she’ll have to prove it. Or Ken will have to admit to it, in a form Angela finds acceptable. 

She’s not gonna let this go quietly. 😈

And the NRSC comes to the aid of… John Cornyn.

NRSC: What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting. No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) July 10, 2025

😈😈

Ken Paxton wants our prayers and privacy. pic.twitter.com/DZ1Fm8hDmm

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) July 10, 2025

Yeah, I don’t think she’s gonna let him off that easy.

😈😈😈

BTW, I was just reading between the lines her tweet:

It seems they cited 6.001 and 6.003. I’d say that was a belt and suspenders move, but I still think Angela wants her pound of flesh; in court, or in the court of public opinion.