The State Bar of Texas is discontinuing its efforts to discipline embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) for professional misconduct related to Paxton’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Donald Trump and the Texas attorney general have forged a friendship over the years, one that has been cemented in their shared political and legal struggles and their willingness to come to each other’s aid at times of upheaval.

Real estate developer Nate Paul, who was at the center of claims in Paxton's whistleblower lawsuit and ensuing impeachment, pleaded guilty to a federal financial crime and could face six months in prison.

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

FILE - Nate Paul, right, with his parents Dr. Love Paul, left, and Pearl Paul, attend the 2011 Texas Inaugural Celebration at the Palmer Events Center in Austin on Jan. 18, 2011. (Laura Skelding ...

The State Bar of Texas is dropping efforts to discipline Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that his failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A real estate developer whose relationship with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican's historic impeachment trial in 2023 pleaded guilty ...

The real-estate developer is known for his involvement with Texas AG Ken Paxton following a 2020 whistleblower lawsuit.

AUSTIN, Texas — A push by Texas’ hard right to widen control in the state Capitol fell short Tuesday after House lawmakers rejected its choice for the powerful speakership amid a Republican feud accelerated by the historic impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton .

AUSTIN, Texas A real estate developer whose relationship with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 pleaded guilty Wednesday ...

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A real estate developer whose relationship with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican's historic impeachment trial in 2023 pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge of lying to a financial institution.