Phelan’s office has brushed off the accusation as Paxton attempting to “save face.” He called for Phelan’s resignation and accused him of being drunk during a marathon session last Friday. When the five-member committee's investigation came to light Tuesday, Paxton suggested it was a political attack by the House's “liberal” Republican speaker, Dade Phelan. Paxton has been under FBI investigation for years over accusations that he used his office to help a donor and was separately indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015, but has yet to stand trial. Only two officials in Texas’ nearly 200-year history have been impeached. Supreme Court to overturn Joe Biden's victory. The move sets up what could be a remarkably sudden downfall for one of the GOP's most prominent legal combatants, who in 2020 asked the U.S. If it impeaches Paxton, he would be forced to leave office immediately.
The House could vote on the recommendation as soon as Friday.
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state's top lawyer on 20 articles, including bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teetered on the brink of impeachment Thursday after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations that the state's Republican majority had largely met with silence until now.
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