The state lawmaker wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday she filed for divorce “on biblical grounds,” cryptically saying she is ending the marriage “in light of recent discoveries.”

“Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds,” state Sen. Angela Paxton, a Republican, posted to X.

“I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage,” Angela Paxton continued.

She did not say what those “recent discoveries” entailed.

 “I move forward with complete confidence that God is always working everything together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose.”

Angela Paxton hold the north Texas Senate seat once occupied by her husband before he ascended to statewide office.

Ken Paxton tenure as attorney general was stained when he was impeached in 2023 by the Texas House of Representative amid allegations he improperly used the powers of his office to protect Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, who was indicted on federal charges of making false statements to banks, the Associated Press reported.

Most of the roughly 20 witnesses at Paxton’s impeachment trial were former aides who were suspicious of his business relationship with Paul and his romantic one with Laura Olson, who worked for Paul, according to the AP.

They told of taking their concerns to the FBI and how Paxton’s extramarital affair might explain why Paxton seemed so determined to help Paul fend of the federal investigation that would eventually lead to Paul’s indictment on fraud charges.

Defense attorneys called four of Paxton’s current employees who testified they have seen Paxton do nothing wrong and are proud to work for him.

The Texas Senate acquitted Paxton of the charges.

The divorce filing comes as Ken Paxton is running in the GOP primary for Senate against Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.

Trump, who has praised both Paxton and Cornyn, has not made an endorsement in the race.