The Daily Mail reported that a woman it identified as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s romantic partner has continued to live at her recently divorced husband’s lakefront mansion near New Orleans, a development that has come amid public revelations of the alleged relationship and fallout in Austin.
The report identified the woman as Tracy Duhon, 57, and said she has been residing with her children at a roughly $2 million property on Lake Pontchartrain after separating from her husband, Troy Duhon, last year. The Daily Mail said the couple’s divorce was finalized last month and that the pair have an arrangement to co-parent their children. The outlet described a flurry of activity at the gated property when reporters visited, including multiple vehicles, some bearing plates linked to the Duhons’ car dealership business.
The Daily Mail reported that Paxton, 62, and Duhon met at the Kentucky Derby in May 2024 and subsequently had multiple meetings that the outlet described as taking place across the United States and overseas since May 2024. The newspaper said multiple sources provided the account; Paxton has not publicly addressed the specific allegation that he and Duhon were involved in a romantic relationship. The attorney general attacked the Daily Mail’s coverage and said he would continue to "take on the deranged radical Left" alongside former President Donald Trump, according to the outlet.
Duhon, a Christian speaker and author who has described herself as a faith-based influencer and grief counselor, did not provide an on-the-record comment to the Daily Mail. The outlet said she briefly hung up on a reporter and did not respond to text messages. In a recent Instagram post highlighted by the Daily Mail, Duhon posted a short video saying, "For the longest time, I thought my purpose had to be big and loud, but God showed me that it was already in me based on the way I loved."
The developments have intersected with public turmoil in the Paxton household. Angela Paxton, a Texas state senator and Ken Paxton’s wife of 38 years, announced July 10 on X that she had filed for divorce "on biblical grounds" and referenced "recent discoveries" in saying she no longer believed remaining in the marriage honored her faith or family. Court filings reportedly accused Ken Paxton of adultery; the couple’s divorce records have been sealed, according to the Daily Mail.
The report comes against a backdrop of earlier controversies involving Paxton. In 2023 he was impeached by the Texas House on charges that included allegations of corruption and misuse of office related in part to helping a political ally, and was later acquitted by the state Senate. That impeachment also drew attention to a previous extramarital relationship with a woman named Laura Olson. Paxton, a prominent backer of former President Donald Trump, has sought to position himself to the right of established Republicans in Texas and has been mentioned in the context of a Senate contest with Sen. John Cornyn.
Cornyn has seized on the recent disclosures in public messaging and advertisements. After Angela Paxton’s announcement, Cornyn posted to X and later released an ad that referenced Paxton’s earlier affair allegations, framing the issue as relevant to voters who emphasize family values and faith. Political operatives and pollsters have said the disclosures have affected Paxton’s standing with some conservative voters; the Daily Mail reported that polling in the weeks following Angela Paxton’s announcement showed Paxton and Cornyn in a virtual dead heat.
The Duhons were described in local profiles as a prominent, philanthropic family in the New Orleans area. The couple founded the Giving Hope Foundation and were involved in faith-based projects, including financing the film God’s Not Dead, the Daily Mail reported. The report said the Duhons’ home, built in 2005 and rebuilt after damage from Hurricane Katrina, features roughly 9,000 square feet of living space, a pool and hot tub overlooking the lake, a private dock and watercraft.
When reached by the Daily Mail, Duhon declined to comment beyond the Instagram post. Angela Paxton declined to comment through a spokesman. Paxton’s campaign and office did not provide further comment beyond the attorney general’s social media response criticizing the news outlet.
The allegations reported by the Daily Mail have renewed public scrutiny of Paxton’s personal conduct as he remains a prominent figure in Texas Republican politics. His allies have defended his political agenda and record as attorney general, while critics say the recurring personal controversies complicate appeals to constituencies that prioritize religious faith and family values. The divorce filings and any related proceedings remain private, and other details reported by the Daily Mail have not been independently confirmed by state officials or the parties involved.