Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife Sen. Angela Paxton have come under scrutiny for their close ties to a lobbyist involved in fraud cases. The lobbyist, James Frinzi, had appointed Sen. Paxton to a company board where he was accused of mismanagement and fraudulent activities. Despite this, Frinzi denies any involvement by the Paxtons in his questionable dealings.
A recent report from the Texas Observer revealed that Frinzi has now turned his attention towards U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, hosting fundraisers and contributing significant amounts to Cruz’s campaign. Frinzi is just one of several individuals with ties to Paxton showing support for Cruz.
Amidst these connections, Cruz’s chief of staff, Aaron Reitz, has testified in a Justice Department bribery probe against Paxton. The probe comes as Cruz faces a tough re-election campaign against Democrat Colin Allred.
Frinzi’s involvement in these political circles raises concerns about the influence of lobbyists and the connections between public officials. The ongoing investigation into Paxton’s alleged bribery highlights the complex web of relationships in Texas politics, with implications for Cruz’s campaign and the future of state governance.
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