Ken Paxton Claims Texas House Plots Second Impeachment
Texas Attorney General alleges renewed efforts by Republican establishment to remove him from office despite previous acquittal.
Overview
- Paxton criticizes upcoming Texas House General Investigating Committee hearing as another attempt to impeach him.
- He claims the impeachment efforts are driven by a coalition of establishment Republicans and Democrats.
- Paxton was previously impeached on 20 articles, but the Senate dismissed all charges.
- The House committee, composed of three Republicans and two Democrats, has kept meeting details confidential.
- Federal prosecutors are investigating Paxton for multiple alleged crimes, including bribery and obstruction of justice.