Real estate developer Nate Paul, who was at the center of claims in Paxton's whistleblower lawsuit and ensuing impeachment, pleaded guilty to a federal financial crime and could face six months in prison.

The Texas real estate developer whose relationship with state Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of lying to a financial institution.

AUSTIN — Real estate investor Nate Paul, whose ties to Attorney General Ken Paxton led to impeachment charges in 2023, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of making a false statement to a financial institution.

The real-estate developer is known for his involvement with Texas AG Ken Paxton following a 2020 whistleblower lawsuit.

The former Austin real estate developer faces up to six years in prison. He will be sentenced in the coming weeks.