The FBI is reportedly investigating claims that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton improperly used his office to benefit a wealthy donor.

Federal agents are looking into a whistleblower complaint from members of Paxton’s staff alleging that Paxton abused the power of his office to serve the financial interests of real estate investor Nate Paul, two people with knowledge of the inquiry told the Associated Press.

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