Overview

• Republican state senator Drew Springer has called for the reopening of the impeachment case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
• Paxton was acquitted in September 2023 of impeachment charges related to accusations of bribery, disregard of official duty, and dereliction of duty.
• Springer's call comes after Paxton amended his response to a whistleblower lawsuit, saying he would not contest allegations, which Springer interprets as an admission of guilt.
• Paxton's decision could potentially expose Texas taxpayers to a settlement of over $3.3 million.
• Springer was among the 16 Republican senators who voted to acquit Paxton on all charges.