Politics & Government

Texas Attorney General Tests Positive For COVID-19

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is working from home, his communications staff confirmed Wednesday.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tested positive for COVID-19, his office confirmed to Patch on Wednesday.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tested positive for COVID-19, his office confirmed to Patch on Wednesday. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

AUSTIN, TX — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently tested positive for COVID-19, the Office of the Attorney General confirmed to Patch on Wednesday.

It is unclear when Paxton tested positive or if he is experiencing symptoms. He is currently working from home, a spokesperson from his office confirmed.

Paxton, along with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, has been a leading voice against local governments and schools requiring people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Paxton's vaccination status is unknown.

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