Texas House debates impeachment of embattled AG Ken Paxton
At 1 p.m., the Texas House began debate over 20 articles of impeachment including bribery, abuse of office and obstruction of justice.
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At 1 p.m., the Texas House began debate over 20 articles of impeachment including bribery, abuse of office and obstruction of justice.
Texas lawmakers made their decision after about four hours of debating the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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In an unprecedented move, a Texas House committee voted Thursday to recommend that Attorney General Ken Paxton be impeached and removed from office.