A coalition of media outlets, including ProPublica and The Texas Newsroom, is fighting to unseal records from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce case. They argue the public has a right to view these records because both Paxton and his wife, Senator Angela Paxton, are elected officials. The media organizations claim the sealed records, pertaining to Paxton's alleged adultery and property division, are of significant public interest. These organizations cite that the couple’s political roles and Paxton's past scandals, including impeachment, necessitate transparency. Angela Paxton filed for divorce in July, citing adultery and requesting the records be sealed, a request granted by the judge. The media groups are requesting the court to reverse the sealing decision. Paxton has faced multiple accusations of impropriety during his time in office, which further fuels the public's interest. The divorce proceedings concern the couple's assets, particularly homes and land purchases that were previously undisclosed. Angela Paxton is also seeking a disproportionate share of assets in the divorce. Both Ken Paxton and Angela Paxton's legal representatives have not commented on the media organizations' filing. The media organizations’ stance is that the public has a right to scrutinize the conduct of elected officials.