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What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is preparing to face his impeachment trial in the state Senate

The Independent UK

For Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is a legacy-defining test

In the lead up to Tuesday’s trial, Patrick has been under tremendous scrutiny and pressure as Paxton allies and opponents search for signs of which way he may be leaning

The Texas Tribune

Pressure mounts on Texas senators ahead of Ken Paxton impeachment trial

Senators who will act as jurors in the impeachment trial of the attorney general are being lobbied and targeted by political groups.

The Texas Tribune

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The Rise of Ma and Pa Paxton?

If history repeats itself, Paxton’s wife could prosper even if the Attorney General goes down on trial. Anatomy of a Texas impeachment.

Texas Observer

Can Ken Paxton be forced to testify at his impeachment trial?

Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled shortly after his trial begins.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s former personal assistant and “second son” a star witness in impeachment probe

Drew Wicker testified that he ferried documents to Nate Paul on behalf of his boss and witnessed conversations that suggested Paul was paying for the attorney general’s home renovations.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP pushes impeachment of GOP AG

Ken Paxton’s team said there was no evidence to support impeachment. The House published nearly 4,000 pages

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Ken Paxton’s team said there was no evidence to support impeachment. The House published nearly 4,000 pages.

The Senate, which is conducting the trial, published the exhibits Thursday night. House impeachment managers say Paxton abused his office to help friend and political donor Nate Paul.

The Texas Tribune

New allegations against Ken Paxton raise stakes for early votes in impeachment trial

Before 30 senators take on their role as impeachment trial jurors, they face a series of momentous decisions on whether to dismiss the charges as requested by the attorney general.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to appear in Houston court hearing for his securities fraud trial

Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is set to appear in a Houston courtroom to discuss his nearly decade-long delayed trial on securities fraud charges

The Independent UK

Ken Paxton’s lawyers seek to dismiss 19 of 20 articles of impeachment

The suspended attorney general’s legal team argues that evidence of actions prior to January 2023, when he began his latest term, cannot be considered in the Senate impeachment trial.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton lawyers seek to disqualify 3 Democratic senators as impeachment jurors

The motion asks Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to block the senators from voting on articles of impeachment, arguing that past statements critical of the attorney general show unacceptable bias.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton, impeached and suspended from office, raised $1.7 million in less than 2 weeks

Paxton’s campaign said 2,343 donors contributed to the Republican attorney general in 12 days when a fundraising freeze lifted after the regular legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House investigation widens to include Ken Paxton real estate purchases, report says

The Wall Street Journal says the impeached attorney general, his wife and a family trust spent nearly $3.5 million buying properties in four states in 2021 and 2022.

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First special session ends with no new laws, Texas lawmakers still deadlocked on property taxes

Gov. Greg Abbott quickly called lawmakers back to the Capitol for round two, hoping to break an impasse that has outlasted the regular session and one overtime period.

The Texas Tribune

Despite promise of “total transparency,” secrecy will be a big part of Ken Paxton impeachment trial

From deliberations to documents, the Texas Senate’s rules create an opaque process for the suspended attorney general’s impeachment trial, set to begin Sept. 5.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate’s handling of Angela Paxton’s role gives small boost to her husband in pending impeachment trial

Sen. Angela Paxton will have no say in deliberations to convict or acquit impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton, but she will sit on the Senate court of impeachment. That means 21, not 20, votes will be needed to convict.

The Texas Tribune

House impeachment managers got most of what they wanted in trial rules adopted by the Texas Senate

Supporters and opponents of impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton pressed for favorable rules governing a Senate trial that will begin on Sept. 5.

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Texas Senate blocks state Sen. Angela Paxton from voting in husband's impeachment trial

State Attorney General Ken Paxton's historic trial is due to begin on Sept. 5.

The Independent UK

Texas Sen. Angela Paxton barred from voting in husband's impeachment trial

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton will not be allowed to cast a vote in the impeachment trial of her husband, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Salon

Paxton tied to troubled businessman

Paxton worked to connect Kenny Hansmire with state comptroller, who oversees millions in opioid settlement money

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate debates rules for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

AUSTIN, Texas — The rules for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment trial remained unclear late Tuesday as senators spent much of the day behind closed doors.

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate debating rules for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Tuesday is meeting to discuss rules for state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment trial.

Texas Observer

Paxton’s Ninth Life: Will the Senate Save Texas’ Embattled AG?

The walls may finally be closing in on allegedly criminal Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, but the Senate could offer a lifeline.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required

Senators, who will sit as a court of impeachment for the suspended attorney general, spent two days drafting rules that were adopted late Wednesday.

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