Tracy Duhon, identified by the Daily Mail as the woman at the center of a recent affair allegation involving Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has continued to reside in a lakefront mansion outside New Orleans after the relationship came to light, the newspaper reported.
The Daily Mail said Duhon, 57, lived with her children in the roughly $2 million Lake Pontchartrain property while her divorce from wealthy car-dealer husband Troy Duhon was finalized last month. Sources quoted by the Daily Mail said the couple had been working out a co‑parenting arrangement after she left last year.
The newspaper reported that Paxton, who has denied wrongdoing, and Duhon met at the Kentucky Derby in May 2024 and had multiple private meetings and trips since then, sometimes traveling together domestically and overseas, according to unnamed sources. The Daily Mail reported that Duhon declined to comment to its reporters and that Paxton did not directly address the allegation when contacted; Paxton instead criticized the Daily Mail and said he would remain focused on fighting what he called the "deranged radical Left." Angela Paxton, who represents McKinney in the Texas Senate, announced on X that she filed for divorce on July 10, saying she no longer believed the marriage honored God or was loving to her or their children. The attorney general’s divorce records were later sealed.
The allegations and reporting come amid a history of controversy for Paxton. He faced impeachment in 2023 on charges related to alleged misuse of office and bribery that were tied in part to personal relationships; he was later acquitted in a state Senate trial. A prior extramarital relationship involving a woman named Laura Olson also drew public attention during that impeachment process.
Paxton, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump and a leading voice in the state’s conservative movement, has sought higher office. He launched a campaign to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, and the two have exchanged attacks as they vie for support among Republican voters. The fallout from the latest revelations prompted renewed criticism from Cornyn, who posted online and released an ad highlighting Paxton’s past personal controversies. Polling cited by media outlets showed Paxton with a strong lead among conservative voters before the divorce became public; subsequent polls indicated a tighter race.
Duhon is described in social media posts and local reports as a Christian influencer and author who has been active in charitable work and faith-based projects. The Daily Mail reported the Duhons had financed the faith film "God's Not Dead" and operated a family foundation. Duhon has posted on Instagram about faith and grief and, in a short video posted after the story, said she had learned her purpose through love and faith.
The Daily Mail account said reporters observed activity at the gated Lake Pontchartrain property, including multiple vehicles and family members coming and going. The newspaper detailed the property’s features, including a private dock, jet skis and a large pool. Duhon’s former husband, Troy Duhon, is described in public records and media reports as a dealer and the owner of a large group of dealerships.
Angela Paxton has accused her husband of "adultery" in court filings, according to reports, but a spokesman for Angela Paxton declined further comment when reached. Paxton’s campaign did not provide additional comment beyond his public statements criticizing the reporting.
The allegations add another episode to a string of personal and professional controversies surrounding Paxton that have drawn attention from both supporters and critics. With the attorney general’s political ambitions and prior impeachment still part of the public record, the new reporting is likely to be weighed by voters and political allies as competing Republican figures continue to court the party’s conservative base.
Requests for confirmation of specific travel dates and meetings described by the Daily Mail were not answered by Paxton’s office or by Duhon’s representatives; court records in the Paxtons’ divorce have been sealed, limiting the available public documentation of some claims.