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Many allegations against Paxton were already known, but the airing of them revealed the scope of the investigation by the committee, which has the power to recommend censure or impeachment.
A Texas House committee heard stunning testimony Wednesday over allegations of of misconduct by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The House General Investigating Committee found that Slaton, a Republican from Royse City, engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a subordinate. The Texas Tribune previously reported on an allegation that he had sex with one of his staff, a woman under 21, and gave her alcohol.
The House gave initial approval to the bill Tuesday. The legislation is a priority for Speaker Dade Phelan.
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The Senate on Monday unanimously passed a two-year, $308 billion state budget that stresses property tax cuts, mental health, the electric grid, 5% a year pay...