Key takeaways:
- The Texas House of Representatives committee unanimously voted to recommend the impeachment and removal of state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- Evidence was heard from outside attorneys that Paxton had used his position to help a political ally, engaged in bribery, and attempted to obstruct justice.
- Paxton has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crimes, and the state House of Representatives could vote on the recommendation as soon as Friday.
The Texas House of Representatives committee on Thursday unanimously voted to recommend the impeachment and removal of state Attorney General Ken Paxton. The recommendation came after an investigation into allegations of impropriety, including misuse of official information, abuse of official capacity, bribery, and obstruction of justice.
The House General Investigating committee heard evidence from outside attorneys that Paxton had used his position to help a political ally, engaged in bribery, and attempted to obstruct justice. Investigators also said Paxton had retaliated against staffers who accused him of crimes, citing an ongoing lawsuit brought against him by four former aides.
In response to the allegations, Paxton tweeted that they were based on “lies and half-truths.” He has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crimes.
The state House of Representatives could vote on the recommendation as soon as Friday. If the House votes to impeach Paxton, the case would then move to the Texas Senate for a trial. If the Senate finds Paxton guilty, he would be removed from office.
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