House Names Representatives for Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial
Summary by NewsWall May 29 23
- Texas House appoints 12 members to prosecute the case against impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state Senate.
- The group immediately delivers the 20 articles of impeachment to the Senate.
- Paxton calls the impeachment a 'politically motivated sham' and hopes the Senate will clear his name swiftly.
- The trial in the state Senate has not yet been scheduled. The board of managers will be chaired by Rep. Andrew Murr, R-Junction, and vice-chaired by Rep. Ann Johnson, D-Houston.
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| Last Updated | May 31 23 |
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