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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all charges at a historic impeachment trial that divided Republicans over whether to remove a powerful defender of former President Donald Trump.

The verdict reaffirmed Paxton’s durability in America’s biggest red state and is a broader victory for Texas’ hard right after an extraordinary trial that put on display fractures within the GOP nationally heading into the 2024 elections

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.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted Saturday of all charges at a historic impeachment trial.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been acquitted of all charges at his impeachment trial. The verdict Saturday reaffirmed Paxton’s durability in America’s biggest red state. It’s also a broader victory for Texas’ hard right after an extraordinary trial that underscored fractures within the GOP nationally. Paxton was charged with 16 articles of impeachment accusing him of misconduct, bribery and corruption. He was accused of using his office to help a campaign donor wh...

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The senators voted on each article of impeachment individually. Here's a breakdown of how the votes were tallied.

A conviction required 21 of 30 eligible senators. It’s a major win for the suspended attorney general, but he still faces a federal investigation and state charges.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted Saturday of all charges at a historic impeachment trial.