The Dallas Morning News identified (paywall) the accused mistress of indicted/impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton as a Laura Olson from San Antonio. Ms. Olson was identified as having worked on the staff of another Texas State Senator which may further complicate the Senate’s trial. More details in the San Antonio press.
Olson is closely linked to Paxton’s impeachment as she was allegedly hired by Nate Paul, an Austin developer and major donor to Paxton. The attorney general is accused of giving preferential treatment to Paul, while also providing him with access to FBI documents after a raid on the developer's home and businesses in 2019.
Paxton is seeking to have most charges in the impeachment dismissed claiming the actions were prior to his latest election.
Paxton is currently facing long standing securities fraud charges which have recently become more active.