Republicans in the Texas Senate rallied behind Attorney General Ken Paxton over the weekend, resulting in his acquittal on impeachment charges. The vote, which took place at the Capitol in Austin, saw Paxton facing 16 articles of impeachment, with each charge requiring a two-thirds majority of 21 votes for conviction. All 18 Republicans present …
Attorney General Ken Paxton Acquitted of All Articles of Impeachment by Texas Senators In a stunning turn of events, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been acquitted of all 16 articles of impeachment by the GOP-controlled state Senate. The charges against Paxton included counts of bribery, dereliction of duty, and disregard of official duties. Despite …
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House lawyers presented their second witness in the impeachment proceedings on Wednesday. Meet Ryan Bangert, the former deputy first assistant attorney general, and one of the senior staffers who reported Ken Paxton to the FBI for potential illegal behavior. Rusty Hardin, the house lawyer, highlighted Bangert’s conservative credentials, including his membership in organizations like the …
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is set to face an impeachment trial in the state Senate, accused of bribery, dereliction of duty, and disregard of official duty. This makes him only the third person in Texas Legislature history to undergo an impeachment trial, with the previous two officials being expelled from office. Ken Paxton, a …
The imminent impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton presents a critical moment for Republican senators as they consider the removal of a leading figure in the state’s conservative movement. Paxton, who has been plagued by criminal charges and allegations of corruption, faces the possibility of being ousted from office if convicted. The trial, …
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is currently facing a federal criminal investigation and potential ouster over allegations of corruption. Former employees have revealed various perks that Paxton enjoyed while using his office, including expensive trips, a sports coat paid for by an event organizer, and even taking a $45 office Christmas cake as his own. …
UPDATE Jun 22, 2023 1:30 AM CDT Texas state Senator Angela Paxton will not be participating in the impeachment trial of her husband. The Republican-controlled state Senate has decided to bar her from involvement in the trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, set to begin on September 5. However, she is required to attend. …