In 2019, Ken Paxton joined a foreign junket to China arranged by the Attorney General Alliance—against the advice of his own staff. He met directly with Chinese Communist Party officials and corporate lobbyists.

ALL-EXPENSES-PAID BY THE CCP

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The China Junket Paxton Tried to Hide

Against the advice of his own staff, Ken Paxton joined an all-expenses-paid junket to China, where he spent 10 days meeting with CCP officials behind closed doors.

The Trip — 10 Days in China

Rather than defend Texas values, Paxton spent his time overseas with officials tied to the Chinese Communist Party.

Corporate Lobbyists in Tow

There are no records of who footed the bill for Paxton’s all-expenses-paid journey to China, where CCP officials had full access to lobby Paxton. Who footed the bill, and at what cost?

Cozying Up to the CCP

Critics warn that trips like Paxton’s are designed to give foreign governments access to American officials. While Texans foot the bill, the CCP gets influence.