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Attorneys for Impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton File Motions to Dismiss Charges Ahead of Upcoming Trial

Lawyers for Ken Paxton, the impeached Republican Texas Attorney General, have filed motions with the Senate to dismiss most of the charges against him, claiming they are based on alleged acts of corruption that occurred before his reelection in 2022. Paxton's attorneys also accused the GOP-dominated Texas House of Representatives of attempting to remove him for conduct that occurred before his most recent election, which state law bars. The impeachment charges include alleged conduct since 2014, which Paxton's attorneys argue "allege nothing that Texas voters have not heard from the Attorney General's political opponents for years". The trial is set to begin on September 5th, and the outcome could have major implications for the Texas Attorney General's office.

Texas House of Representatives Committee Unanimously Votes to Recommend Impeachment and Removal of State Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Texas House of Representatives committee has unanimously recommended the impeachment and removal of state Attorney General Ken Paxton after an investigation into allegations of misuse of official information, abuse of official capacity, bribery, and obstruction of justice. Paxton has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crimes, but the House could vote on the recommendation as soon as Friday. If the Senate finds him guilty, he would be removed from office.