Texas legislative session ends with new steps toward Ken Paxton impeachment trial
The regular Texas legislative session has come to a close, but the political turmoil is not ending any time soon with a special session expected and the pending impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton.
The regular Texas legislative session has come to a close, but the political turmoil is not ending any time soon with a special session expected and the pending impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton.
Gov. Greg Abbott can pick a fill-in attorney general. He’s so far been silent on impeachment.
Abbott himself is a former attorney general, preceding Paxton in the position. The governor has built deep connections in the conservative legal world and is known to lean on former aides for high-profile appointments.
Abbott himself is a former attorney general, preceding Paxton in the position. The governor has built deep connections in the conservative legal world and is known to lean on former aides for high-profile appointments.
Few supporters, opponents of Paxton rally outside the Capitol
Ken Paxton called on his supporters to rally outside the Capitol during his impeachment proceedings in the House. Despite this call to action, few supporters came.
Ken Paxton called on his supporters to rally outside the Capitol during his impeachment proceedings in the House. Despite this call to action, few supporters came.
Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties pending outcome of Senate trial
In a stunning and unprecedented rebuke, the Texas House impeached the state’s top attorney. The Republican has been mired in scandals and criminal investigations for most of his tenure.
In a stunning and unprecedented rebuke, the Texas House impeached the state’s top attorney. The Republican has been mired in scandals and criminal investigations for most of his tenure.
Ken Paxton impeached by the Texas House of Representatives
In a historic vote, the Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
In a historic vote, the Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
House votes on impeachment of AG Ken Paxton
The House votes on the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The House votes on the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s long-running scandals and legal battles
Less than a year into his first term, Paxton was charged with felony securities fraud. The Justice Department is investigating bribery allegations against him as a Texas House committee conducts its own probe into his behavior.
Less than a year into his first term, Paxton was charged with felony securities fraud. The Justice Department is investigating bribery allegations against him as a Texas House committee conducts its own probe into his behavior.
Texas lawmakers react to AG Ken Paxton's impeachment
Republican and Democrat lawmakers at the Capitol reacted strongly to the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Republican and Democrat lawmakers at the Capitol reacted strongly to the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas House to vote on AG Ken Paxton impeachment
The announcement from the House Committee on General Investigating comes after 20 articles of impeachment were filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The announcement from the House Committee on General Investigating comes after 20 articles of impeachment were filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas lawmakers issue 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer on 20 articles, including bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust.
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer on 20 articles, including bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust.
Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton after Republican investigation
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer.
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer.
Dumpster fire outside Texas AG office; suspect arrested
Someone set fire to a dumpster outside of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office.
Someone set fire to a dumpster outside of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office.
Paxton calls out Texas House speaker amid allegations from lawmakers
Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss recent developments into allegations against Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss recent developments into allegations against Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas AG Ken Paxton allegations come to a head at Capitol
A bipartisan House committee investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton publicly discussed its findings so far in a rare and unexpected hearing.
A bipartisan House committee investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton publicly discussed its findings so far in a rare and unexpected hearing.
Paxton defends drinking accusations against Phelan, House investigators recount alleged misconduct by Paxton
A day after calling for House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign for allegedly drinking on the job, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is defending those claims. Phelan's camp argued that Paxton is using the video as a way to distract from a public hearing on an investigation into the attorney general on Wednesday.
A day after calling for House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign for allegedly drinking on the job, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is defending those claims. Phelan's camp argued that Paxton is using the video as a way to distract from a public hearing on an investigation into the attorney general on Wednesday.
AG Paxton calls for Texas Speaker Dade Phelan to resign, accuses him of being drunk on House floor
Video from the House floor on Friday night shows Phelan slurring his words on the House floor while debating an amendment to a Senate Bill.
Video from the House floor on Friday night shows Phelan slurring his words on the House floor while debating an amendment to a Senate Bill.
Paxton announces second investigation into Texas hospital over youth transgender healthcare
The Texas attorney general's office will investigate to determine if Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is actively engaging in "illegal behavior" and performing "gender transitioning" procedures on children.
The Texas attorney general's office will investigate to determine if Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is actively engaging in "illegal behavior" and performing "gender transitioning" procedures on children.
Texas AG Paxton denounces decision to drop charges against transgender rights protester
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized Travis County DA José Garza for dropping charges filed against an activist who was arrested while protesting Senate Bill 14.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized Travis County DA José Garza for dropping charges filed against an activist who was arrested while protesting Senate Bill 14.
Texas AG Ken Paxton agrees to pay $3.3M lawsuit settlement with taxpayer money
Texas taxpayers are likely going to pick up the tab for Attorney General Ken Paxton's $3.3 million whistleblower lawsuit with several former employees.
Texas taxpayers are likely going to pick up the tab for Attorney General Ken Paxton's $3.3 million whistleblower lawsuit with several former employees.
Texas AG settles with former aides who reported him to FBI
The $3.3 million payout would not come from Ken Paxton's own pocket but from state funds, which means it would still require approval by the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature.
The $3.3 million payout would not come from Ken Paxton's own pocket but from state funds, which means it would still require approval by the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature.