Texas Sen. Angela Paxton Vows To Participate In Husband Ken Paxton's Impeachment Trial Despite Accusations
- Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton will carry out her duties ahead of her husband's impeachment trial.
- Paxton has been accused of abusing his office's powers, retaliating against whistleblowers, obstructing justice, and using his authority to benefit political friend Nate Paul.
- It is unclear whether Sen. Paxton will recuse herself on a vote to remove her husband, Texas AG Ken Paxton, from office.
- Ken Paxton has been indicted for unrelated securities fraud charges and is under FBI investigation for abuse of office.
- Sen. Paxton's impartiality has been called into question but she is legally obligated to attend the impeachment proceedings.