# texas attorney general impeachment

Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial » The House voted 121-23 to suspend the attorney general and refer him to the Senate for trial on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction. It was the first such impeachment since 1975. Texastribune.org

Texas House Votes To Impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton » Paxton has denied any wrongdoing and invited Texans to the capitol to “peacefully” protest Time.com

Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial begins, facing charges of corruption and bribery » In an era of bitter partisanship, the historic proceeding is a rare instance of a political party seeking to hold one of its own to account for allegations of wrongdoing. Pbs.org

McCaul Appointed to Manage Mayorkas Impeachment Trial » WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus and senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security — was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be a manager for the Senate impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The House of Representatives confirmed his nomination today. Mccaul.house.gov

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces an impeachment trial next week » NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sergio Martínez- Beltrán, political reporter for The Texas Newsroom, about the impeachment trial Attorney General Ken Paxton faces with charges including bribery. Npr.org

Ken Paxton Impeachment » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment, emerging victorious from another career scandal. He was accused of misusing the powers of his office to help his friend and donor Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor who was under federal investigation. Paxton now returns, emboldened, to lead an institution that's vital to the conservative cause. The September 2023 impeachment trial escalated a Texas GOP civil war and his supporters have promised swift retribution against fellow Republicans. Texastribune.org

Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing a historic impeachment vote after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations. Cbsnews.com

Texas House impeaches Ken Paxton for abuse of office » Paxton is immediately removed from office, pending a Senate trial. Axios.com

Analysis: Impeachment is a political option in Washington. In Texas, not so much. » Texas lawmakers rarely resort to impeachment proceedings, even when elected officials like Attorney General Ken Paxton are accused of misusing their public offices. Texastribune.org