The proceedings against the Texas attorney general begin at 9 a.m. CDT Tuesday in the Senate chamber of the Texas Capitol.
Ken Paxton, the embattled Texas attorney general, is due to face his impeachment trial in the state's Senate which could result in his permanent removal from office.becoming only the third sitting official in Texas' near 200-year history to be impeached. The trial will begin at 9 a.m. CDT on Tuesday in the Senate chamber of the Texas Capitol.
The Republican is accused of numerous offenses ranging from corruption and bribery, false statements in official records, and being unfit for office. Many of the allegations relate to accusations Paxton used his power to help his friend and Austin real estate investor Nate Paul while he was under criminal investigation, as well as attempting to hide an alleged extramarital affair.
, will consider 16 of the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Paxton, with the remaining four to be acted upon after the trial as they overlap with allegations that stemmed from 2015 criminal charges against the Republican. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Washington, D.C. on November 1, 2021. The impeachment trial of Paxton is due to begin at 9 a.m. CDT Tuesday, September 5.For residents of Texas, the proceedings will be broadcast live on numerous local news networks including KPRC and
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