Greg Abbott appoints John Scott as Texas interim attorney general

The governor's decision was announced Wednesday after the state House of Representatives removed Ken Paxton from office.

John Scott jurando su cargo como fiscal general de Texas ante el gobernador Greg Abbott — (Texas Government Office)

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Rosana Rábago Sainz

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Greg Abbott has appointed John Scott as Texas interim attorney general. The governor's decision was announced Wednesday days after the state House of Representatives removed Ken Paxton from office, who is currently facing impeachment on charges of misconduct and crimes. This was announced by Abbott in a statement that was soon shared by several users on social media:

John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim Attorney General during the time the Attorney General has been suspended from duty.

Abbott thus finds Ken Paxton's replacement in John Scott, one of his most trusted officials. The attorney previously worked in the Attorney General's Office, as well as Texas secretary of state and state elections director, a position he held from October 2021 to December 2022.