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So far, Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have shown no signs of compromise, or even communication.

So far, Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have shown no signs of compromise, or even communication.

So far, Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have shown no signs of compromise, or even communication.

So far, Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have shown no signs of compromise, or even communication.

The 88th regular Legislative Session may be complete, but state lawmakers are still in a gridlock, working through differences on property tax reform.

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – After two days of delays and private deliberation, the Texas Senate voted Wednesday night to approve rules for the upcoming impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. The trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 5. Senators approved a separate resolution ordering Paxton to appear before the Senate by 9 a.m. […]

After two days of closed door meetings, the Texas Senate has set a date and list of rules for the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5.

The Texas Senate delivered what they hope will be a stalemate-busting bid to deliver their constituents historic relief from taxation.

In just the past week, Abbott has killed more than 70 bills sent to his desk by Texas lawmakers. Nearly 30 vetoes came on Sunday alone, the deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills from the regular session.

Ken Paxton has been impeached and is now suspended from the office of Texas Attorney General. Paxton is now facing permanent removal from office with an impeachment trial in the Texas Senate. But what is he accused of and what about the recent FBI arrest of his supporter businessman Nate Paul?