New Delhi, July 11 -- State Sen. Angela Paxton stunned Texas politics Thursday by filing to divorce Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage, accusing him of adultery in court documents.

The Republican lawmaker announced on social media she acted "on biblical grounds" due to "recent discoveries," though she didn't specify details. The couple stopped living together in June 2024 according to divorce papers, which seek exclusive rights to their McKinney home and financial support.

Angela is a former school counselor turned politician, and according to reports, she framed her decision as a "spiritual necessity." Her husband claimed "political attacks" caused the split, pledging continued family support.Before her 2019 Senate ...