In new allegations, impeachment managers accuse Ken Paxton of working to hide relationship with Nate Paul.
In new allegations revealed Wednesday, Texas House investigators accused suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton of engaging in a complex cover-up to hide his relationship with real estate investor Nate Paul as senior aides grew increasingly concerned about Paxton's willingness to use his office to benefit Paul.
Paxton "blindly accepted Paul's conspiracy," impeachment managers alleged. "Senior Staff urged Paxton to stay away. But when it came to Paul, Paxton was immune to reason." After meeting with "alarmed" senior staff, Paxton allegedly demanded files about Paul's criminal case that included an unredacted FBI letter that identified individuals involved in a 2019 raid on Paul's home and businesses.
His attorneys also accused the Texas House of trying to "overturn the will of voters" who reelected Paxton to a third term last year despite various public scandals dating to 2015. One argument stressed that Paxton cannot be impeached for alleged misconduct that predated his most recent election under the so-called "prior-term doctrine.
"Impeachable offenses need not be indictable crimes," the House team argued. "Impeachment in Texas seeks to protect against conduct that undermines the integrity of the office, disregards constitutional duties and oaths of office, abuses government process and power, and adversely impacts the system of government."
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