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Effort to impeach Ken Paxton, led by fellow Republicans, sets off political earthquake in Texas

Republicans have chosen to remain largely silent during years of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking by the attorney general. Now they will have to take a public stand.

The Texas Tribune

Attorney General Ken Paxton faces impeachment. Here’s how that works in Texas.

The Texas Legislature has never removed an attorney general. If the House votes to impeach, the Senate will hold a trial.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton scandal details spill out

House investigators publicly detailed allegations of a yearslong pattern of misconduct and questionable actions

Salon

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What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s long-running scandals and legal battles

Less than a year into his first term, Paxton was charged with felony securities fraud. The Justice Department is investigating bribery allegations against him as a Texas House committee conducts its own probe into his behavior.

The Texas Tribune

Investigators: Paxton abused power as AG

Paxton broke laws, misspent funds and misused power to benefit a donor, investigators testify

Salon

Texas AG calls for GOP speaker to resign

AG accused Phelan of presiding over House while drunk. Phelan office called it “a last-ditch effort to save face"

Salon

Texas lawmakers OK bill that aims to keep sexually explicit material out of school libraries

Approved by both chambers, the bill is now on its way to the governor. Unless he vetoes it, the bill will become law, which means book vendors will have to assign ratings to books based on depictions or references to sex.

The Texas Tribune

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Parental Rights Amendment Proposal Allowing For Parents To Choose Their Children’s School

The Texas State Senate passed two constitutional amendments allowing them to choose a school they want their kids to attend.

Zenger

Texas Legislature proposes parental rights amendments

The Texas State Senate passed two constitutional amendments related to parental rights. They are now pending before the House. If approved by the House, they would appear on the ballot for Nov. 7, 2023.

Ballotpedia

Bill requiring Texas schools to tell parents what books kids check out passes

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate passed a proposal Thursday that would require schools to inform parents of all books their children check out of campus libraries.

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate passes school library bill meant to keep “harmful” materials off shelves

Proponents of the bill say it will keep inappropriate material away from kids. Some librarians are concerned about the logistical challenges it could bring.

The Texas Tribune

Skipping elections could put Texas voters at risk of being purged from rolls under bill

AUSTIN, Texas — Texans could be on a “suspense list” if they fail to vote in two consecutive federal elections under a controversial bill a Senate panel approved Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Legislature has little appetite to fund Ken Paxton’s settlement with whistleblowers

A lack of lawmaker support jeopardizes the attorney general’s $3.3 million settlement, which would resolve a lawsuit alleging Paxton fired high-ranking deputies who accused him of misconduct.

The Texas Tribune

Nate Paul, real estate investor in Paxton corruption allegations, found in contempt of court, ordered to jail

The judge also issued a fine of almost $182,000, citing Paul’s conduct in a legal dispute with an Austin nonprofit.

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Paxton whistleblowers urge lawmakers not to oppose settlement that will be paid with taxpayer dollars

In a statement, the attorneys for the four former top deputies who accused Attorney General Ken Paxton of crimes said state employees “cannot be expected to report government corruption in the future if they know the Legislature won’t back their rights.”

The Texas Tribune

Attorney General Ken Paxton agrees to apologize and pay $3.3 million to whistleblowers in settlement

Paxton and the four whistleblowers asked the Texas Supreme Court to defer consideration of the case until they can finalize the settlement, after which they’ll move to end the case.

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These are the results in the top five most expensive Texas State Senate elections

General elections for all 31 districts in the Texas State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 31 districts up for election in 2022, 22 had a general election with more than one candidate.

The Texas Tribune

Cryptocurrency firm FTX’s fall pains industry, but Texas stays optimistic

FTX’s bankruptcy has been a painful setback for the industry. But many legislators, investors and enthusiasts remain believers in making Texas crypto’s top destination.

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Texas attorney general who tried to flee abortion subpoena ordered to testify

Republican Ken Paxton allegedly escaped home and jumped into truck driven by his wife to avoid being served by subpoena

The Texas Tribune

Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered to testify in abortion lawsuit after evading subpoena

A federal judge who previously quashed the subpoena ruled that the attorney general must take the witness stand in a lawsuit from abortion funds.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Another low moment for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Ken Paxton has a lot to run from. The Texas attorney general’s escape from a process server at his home last Monday would be comical if it wasn’t such a pitiable symbol of his serious shortcomings.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s office knew he’d be subpoenaed before he fled his home to avoid being served, emails show

Lawyers for the state argue they didn’t know the attorney general would be served at home. Emails from opposing counsel show they tried repeatedly to serve him through his attorneys.

Salon

Texas AG Paxton: A GOP coward bully

Tying with Josh Hawley for the "running Republicans" trophy, the anti-choice lawyer cites fear of a process server

The Independent UK

Records: Texas attorney general fled home to avoid subpoena

Court documents say Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ran out of his house and jumped into a truck driven by his wife, a state senator, to avoid being served a subpoena in an abortion access case

The Independent UK

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton mocked for fleeing subpoena in truck driven by his wife: ‘Run, Ken, run!’

‘This is a ridiculous waste of time and the media should be ashamed of themselves,’ Ken Paxton says

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