# Ken Paxton's Travel Costs Taxpayers Millions

> Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's security detail cost taxpayers $3.3 million for nearly 1,000 trips, with only 1 in 6 having stated business purpose.
- Title: Ken Paxton's Travel Costs Taxpayers Millions · Salon
- Summary: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's security detail cost taxpayers $3.3 million for nearly 1,000 trips, with only 1 in 6 having stated business purpose…
- Keywords: ken paxton, texas attorney general, security detail, travel costs, taxpayers, business purpose, impeachment, state senate, public funds, travel records, news, politics
- Source: Salon — https://salon.com/2026/10/11/ken-paxtons-security-for-travel-cost-taxpayers-millions-just-1-in-6-of-his-trips-stated-business-partner
- Author: Zach Despart
- Published: 2026-10-11T10:00:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ken paxton, texas attorney general, security detail, travel costs, taxpayers, business purpose, impeachment, state senate, public funds, travel records, news, politics
## Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was suspended after impeachment on charges of abusing his office for personal gain.
## Travel Costs Taxpayers
Paxton's security detail cost taxpayers $3.3 million for nearly 1,000 trips since 2015.
## Business Purpose Rate
Only 1 in 6 of Paxton's trips had stated business purpose according to analysis.
## Travel Destinations
Paxton visited Hawaii, Utah, Florida, and Oklahoma for vacations and business.
## Property Purchases
Paxton's family trust bought 15 properties with market value of $11 million.
## Security Costs
Paxton's security costs were $24,300 per trip on average, far exceeding predecessors.
## Impeachment Trial
Paxton was suspended for over three months after impeachment trial.
## Tucker Carlson Interview
Paxton hinted at running for U.S. Senate in 2026 Republican primary after Carlson interview.
## Security Detail Usage
Paxton used security detail for 82 more out-of-state trips than predecessor Greg Abbott.
## Property Investments
Paxton bought a $315,000 lot in Salt Lake City and a $410,000 property in Hawaii.
## Trust Ownership
Paxton's family trust owns 15 properties with market value of $11 million.
## Security Costs Comparison
Paxton's security costs were $24,300 per trip vs. $7,400 for predecessor Greg Abbott.
## Campaign Travel
Paxton traveled with security to tape Tucker Carlson show after impeachment acquittal.
## Public Response
Experts say Paxton's travel costs are misuse of public funds for vacations and campaigns.
## Trust Details
Paxton set up trust with estranged wife who filed for divorce in 2024.
## Travel Records
Paxton's office did not provide records of trips without business purpose.
## Key takeaway

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's taxpayer-funded security detail cost $3.3 million over nearly 1,000 trips, with only 1 in 6 trips having documented business purposes.