# texas attorney general impeachment

Texas AG Ken Paxton pleads not guilty at impeachment trial then leaves as arguments get underway » Thirty-one Texas senators hold the political future for suspended AG Paxton in their hands. A majority vote was needed to deny a pre-trial motion, but all motions were rejected, and it wasn't close. Abc13.com

Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says » The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify, but members of his defense team say they will fight those efforts. Texastribune.org

Texas House of Representatives » The website for the Texas House of Representatives provides information on legislation, committees, and session. House.texas.gov

Here are the top allegations that led to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment » In 2020, deputies in the attorney general’s office met with FBI agents to accuse their boss of misconduct. Their accusations would form the backbone of articles of impeachment against one of the state’s most powerful officials. Texastribune.org

Ken Paxton, Embattled Texas Attorney General, Faces Impeachment Trial » Republican Ken Paxton, an aggressive conservative litigator, has been dogged for years by allegations of impropriety. Wsj.com

What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton » The Texas Senate is holding impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The trial that began Tuesday will provide the first formal airing of corruption allegations that could lead Republican lawmakers to oust one of their own. Apnews.com

The 20 articles of impeachment filed against Texas Attorney General Paxton, explained » Here's a look at the 20 articles of impeachment a Republican-controlled Texas House committee filed against GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton, ranging from bribery to abuse of public trust. Pbs.org

Read: Texas lawmakers file 20 articles of impeachment against state AG Ken Paxton » The articles include alleged bribery, obstruction of justice and abuse of public trust. Axios.com