# texas attorney general impeachment

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment » Only two of 19 Republican Senators voted in favor of convicting for any article — a stark contrast to the more than 70% of House Republicans who impeached the attorney general in May. Texastribune.org

Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted on 16 charges in state Senate impeachment trial | CNN Politics » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday was acquitted in his state Senate impeachment trial, an outcome that laid bare the fierce divides within the Republican Party that controls all levers of government there. Cnn.com

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

We’ll know very quickly how Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will end » If the Republican senators allow the trial to move forward at all, it is because they have decided that Paxton should be removed. Otherwise, they are likely to dismiss charges under the ‘prio… Thehill.com

Trump defends impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton » Trump decried the recent impeachment as "election interference." Nbcnews.com

At impeachment, lawyer recounts Texas AG Ken Paxton supervising his investigation into FBI and judge » A junior lawyer testifying at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial says he kept Paxton informed as he launched a criminal investigation into law enforcement officials at the behest of a wealthy donor to Paxton. Apnews.com

Texas AG Ken Paxton is back on job after acquittal but Republicans aren't done attacking each other » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is back in office after winning acquittal on impeachment charges over accusations of corruption and bribery. Apnews.com

Texas Senate begins deliberations at Republican Attorney General Paxton's impeachment trial » Paxton faces 16 articles of impeachment over allegations that he abused his power as Texas' top lawyer to protect a donor who was under FBI investigation. Pbs.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 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