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Two of Ken Paxton’s top deputies depart attorney general’s office

Emails obtained by The Texas Tribune show the attorneys were expected to return to work after the impeachment trial ended and their extended absence raised concerns internally about the offices’ ability to function properly.

The Texas Tribune

Ethics rules waived for Texas AG lawyers defending boss, Ken Paxton, in impeachment trial

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas attorney general’s office waived its own ethics rules when allowing six employees to take extended leaves to defend their boss, Ken Paxton, in his upcoming impeachment trial, according to agency records obtained by The Dallas Morning News.

Tribune News Service

As Paxton allies press to avoid impeachment trial, House managers warn against “sham” proceeding

All eyes are on a secretive Senate committee that is drafting rules for an impeachment trial. Those rules are expected to be presented to the Texas Senate on Tuesday.

The Texas Tribune

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House ethics panel recommends impeachment for Texas AG Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas – In an historic move that portends the ouster of one of the most powerful Republicans in the state, a House ethics panel on Thursday recommended the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Tribune News Service

Texas House committee issues 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton

The attorney general, reelected last year by voters who shrugged off his scandals, is accused of a yearslong pattern of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking. The full House is expected to consider the articles soon.

The Texas Tribune

Legislature has little appetite to fund Ken Paxton’s settlement with whistleblowers

A lack of lawmaker support jeopardizes the attorney general’s $3.3 million settlement, which would resolve a lawsuit alleging Paxton fired high-ranking deputies who accused him of misconduct.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Paxton defends $3.3 million whistleblower settlement before House budget writers

AUSTIN, Texas – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office made its case on Tuesday for state budget writers to fund a $3.3 million whistleblower settlement, saying the cost to keep fighting the lawsuit would be far higher.

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