The Texas Supreme Court has officially ended efforts to discipline Attorney General Ken Paxton over his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
The state’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline had sought to punish Paxton for what it described as making false claims to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding ballots in several swing states. However, the commission dropped its complaint last month, and the Texas Supreme Court declared the legal action moot in a ruling Friday.
In a separate ruling, the court acknowledged an existing related appeal but exercised its discretion to vacate the appeal’s opinion and dismiss the case, citing the public interest.
Paxton, a Republican, faced widespread criticism for his efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. The rulings mark the conclusion of this particular legal chapter in his tenure.