Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Comptroller Glenn Hegar continue to dispute whether Paxton should have been paid while his impeachment was

Attorney General Ken Paxton cannot receive back-pay for the months he was suspended from office after the Texas House impeached him, the state's top accountant said in a letter Tuesday.

Charging the comptroller's office of creating a "legal liability" for Texas, AG's office argues Paxton entitled to receive all of his $153,750 salary.

Comptroller Glenn Hegar said he disagreed with Paxton’s interpretation of the law and suggested he seek a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court.

What happens when the top lawyer of a state like Texas is impeached? Well, it can break a few ways, according to state statutes. The future of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains in limbo following a two-week trial that has seen 16 articles impeachment accepted against the third-term AG.

Republican TX Speaker of the House Dade Phelan issues a scathing statement after TX Senate acquits Ken Paxton. Condemns Lt. Gov Patrick for bias while presiding over the trial, Paxton for his corruption, and the Senators who voted to acquit. pic.twitter.com/LspeParaSF

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton demanded $50,000 in back pay for the nearly four months he was suspended from duty while his impeachment loomed.