Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton
The move Saturday triggers his immediate suspension and sets up a trial in the state Senate that could permanently remove Texas' top lawyer from office.
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The move Saturday triggers his immediate suspension and sets up a trial in the state Senate that could permanently remove Texas' top lawyer from office.
The Texas House of Representatives impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday by an overwhelming vote.
The move Saturday triggers his immediate suspension and sets up a trial in the state Senate that could permanently remove Texas' top lawyer from office.
By ACACIA CORONADO, JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press
Despite his call for his supporters to protest the proceedings, there was no sign of an organized effort to support Paxton by late morning.