Texas AG Paxton fled home in a truck driven by his wife to avoid subpoena, process server alleges

Paxton was being subpoenaed to testify at a hearing Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by abortion rights groups aimed at preventing state prosecutors from going after them for providing financial and other aid to Texans seeking abortion services out of state.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fled his home in a truck driven by his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, on Monday to avoid being served a subpoena, a process server said in an affidavit filed in federal court. 

Paxton was being subpoenaed to testify at a hearing Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by abortion rights groups aimed at preventing state prosecutors from going after them for providing financial and other aid to Texans seeking abortion services out of state.

“A few minutes later I saw Mr. Paxton ran from the door inside the garage towards the rear door behind the driver side,” Herrera wrote. “I approached the truck, and loudly called him by his name and stated that I had court documents for him. Mr. Paxton ignored me and kept heading for the truck.” 

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