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House ethics chair says Paxton’s claim he’s being impeached again is meritless

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says

A disciplinary committee of the State Bar of Texas accused Paxton in 2022 of making false claims of fraud in a lawsuit that questioned President Joe Biden's victory.
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Report: Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial cost taxpayers millions

Documents show around $3.3 million of the $4.3 million total was billed to Paxton's prosecution.
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Ken Paxton to file criminal complaints against Texas House impeachment managers

The 12 House representatives being targeted by Paxton led the impeachment trial in the Senate after the House overwhelmingly voted to impeach Paxton in May.
Inside Texas Politics

Paxton whistleblowers looking for settlement dollars…and an apology

The Texas Supreme Court has allowed a retaliation lawsuit filed by four of the whistleblowers to move forward
Politics

Lawsuit by Attorney General Ken Paxton’s accusers can continue, Texas Supreme Court rules

The whistleblower lawsuit returns to a Travis County trial court for action.
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Ken Paxton’s deputy demands back pay for months the attorney general was suspended

Comptroller Glenn Hegar said he disagreed with Paxton’s interpretation of the law and suggested he seek a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court.
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Several Paxton whistleblowers vowing 'not to go away'

The two Republicans said they plan to continue their efforts to hold Paxton accountable for what they say was the systemic abuse of his office.
Inside Texas Politics

GOP state senator doesn't fear retribution for his vote to convict Paxton

“The most important thing to do is the right thing within the moment,” said State Senator Kelly Hancock.
Y'all-itics

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick breaks silence on Ken Paxton's impeachment trial | Y'all-itics: Sept. 20, 2023

In his first sit-down interview since Paxton's acquittal, Patrick shares details reveals what went happened behind the scenes of the proceedings.
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What is the fallout of Ken Paxton's acquittal?

Concerns have been raised about whether taxpayers paid for this trial. Paxton's attorneys say they were paid by Paxton himself. But it's different for the House.
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'The witnesses crumbled' | Tony Buzbee, who represented Ken Paxton in impeachment trial, talks about winning case

High-profile attorney Tony Buzbee said it was clear from the beginning that there wasn't enough proof to convict Paxton on any of the 16 articles of impeachment.