Who is Angela Paxton, wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton? Net worth, family, and more
Meet Angela Paxton, a Tesax State Senator, and the wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – who has filed for divorce from her husband – over 'biblical grounds'.
Who is Angela Paxton?
Angela Suzanne Paxton is a prominent Texas Republican politician, state senator for District 8 since 2019, and a former educator. On July 10, she filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after 38 years of marriage – citing 'biblical grounds' and 'recent discoveries.'
Early life, education, and family
Born in New Braunfels, Texas, and adopted shortly after birth, Angela Paxton (née Allen) became the first in her family to attend college, earning a B.S. in Mathematical Science from Baylor University and a Master of Education from the University of Houston–Clear Lake. While adoption is something that has its own story that's unravelled over time, Angela credits her adoption for shaping her staunch anti‑abortion convictions.
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Meeting Ken Paxton
Angela met her future husband, Ken Paxton, during their time as students at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Back then, Ken was serving as the student body president. Their relationship blossomed during their college years, leading to their marriage in 1986. Together, they have four children – Tucker, Abby, Madison, and Katie – and five grandchildren. The couple co-founded Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco in the 1990s before later attending Prestonwood Baptist Church.
Life in politics
Before entering politics, Angela spent more than two decades teaching mathematics and working as a guidance counselor in Collin County, including at Legacy Christian Academy.
In 2017, Angela entered the political arena, launching a successful bid for Texas Senate District 8. This seat was formerly held by her husband, Ken, before he became attorney general.
Angela's primary campaign was the most expensive in Texas Senate history at the time, grossing over $10 million in expenditures while she raised about $3.7 million, including a $2 million loan backed by Ken's campaign.
Angela narrowly won the primary by 9 points and then prevailed in the general election.
Since taking office in January 2019, Angela has served on key Senate committees – Finance, Education, State Affairs, Local Government, and Nominations – and was Majority Leader from September 2023 to January 2025.
Angela also authored Senate Bill 13 in 2025, transferring library book control from librarians to parent-appointed boards, and has actively championed educational outreach, conservative economic policies, and pro-life legislation.
Net worth:
Angela's personal net worth figures are not publicly disclosed in official filings. One estimation reportedly places her wealth between $1 million and $5 million, citing her earnings as a long-time educator, small business owner, and state senator. Her public salary as a state senator in Texas is modest – about $7,200 per year plus per‑diem during legislative sessions. Ken Paxton earns $153,750 annually as Attorney General.
The Paxtons have reportedly invested heavily in real estate – spending nearly $3.5 million in 2021–22 on six properties, including in Oklahoma, Florida, Utah, and Hawaii – which raised scrutiny. However, those are not conclusively linked to Angela's personal finances. Paxton's financial disclosures show assets including mutual funds and Texas properties.
Blending conservative faith and folkloric charm, Angela has long held a public persona of a devout Christian.
As per her faith and belief, marriage is a sacred covenant, emphasizing reconciliation. However, on July 10, she announced her divorce, citing 'recent discoveries' that staying together no longer honored God or served their family.
Her divorce petition alleges adultery, irreconcilable differences, and notes that the couple has lived apart since June 2024, while Ken Paxton responded that the split stems from political pressures and scrutiny, expressing pride in their family and asking for privacy.
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