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Can Ken Paxton be forced to testify at his impeachment trial?

Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled shortly after his trial begins.

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Tony Buzbee, lawyer for Ken Paxton, running for Houston City Council seat

Buzbee is currently defending Texas’ impeached attorney general. He ran for mayor in 2019, challenging incumbent Sylvester Turner while self-funding his campaign with over $10 million.

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For one Texas doctor, abortion bans are personal and professional

Dr. Austin Dennard is an OB-GYN who is going to give birth very soon. She also had to leave Texas to terminate a previous pregnancy because the fetus had a fatal condition.

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Former judge declines to serve as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s adviser for Ken Paxton impeachment trial

A day after Patrick announced the appointment, Marc Brown declined it, citing a campaign contribution he made to Paxton’s GOP primary opponent in 2021.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick picks former Houston judge as adviser during Ken Paxton impeachment trial

Patrick, who will preside over the trial, will rely on former state appeals court Judge Marc Brown for advice during the proceedings.

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Ken Paxton’s former personal assistant and “second son” a star witness in impeachment probe

Drew Wicker testified that he ferried documents to Nate Paul on behalf of his boss and witnessed conversations that suggested Paul was paying for the attorney general’s home renovations.

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Nearly 4,000 pages show new detail of Ken Paxton's alleged misdeeds ahead of Texas impeachment trial

Investigators leading the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have released nearly 4,000 pages of documents that lay out in new detail how the embattled Republican allegedly used his office to help a donor

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Texas GOP pushes impeachment of GOP AG

Ken Paxton’s team said there was no evidence to support impeachment. The House published nearly 4,000 pages

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Ken Paxton’s team said there was no evidence to support impeachment. The House published nearly 4,000 pages.

The Senate, which is conducting the trial, published the exhibits Thursday night. House impeachment managers say Paxton abused his office to help friend and political donor Nate Paul.

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New allegations against Ken Paxton raise stakes for early votes in impeachment trial

Before 30 senators take on their role as impeachment trial jurors, they face a series of momentous decisions on whether to dismiss the charges as requested by the attorney general.

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New accusations: Ken Paxton used burner phone, secret email account, fake Uber name to hide ties to Nate Paul

After Paxton’s lawyers sought to dismiss articles of impeachment as unsubstantiated, House managers responded by accusing the suspended attorney general of going to great lengths to cover up his relationship to the real estate investor.

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Kyle Rittenhouse launches nonprofit with far-right Texans as he ramps up political engagement in the state

The activist known for shooting Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020 has created the Rittenhouse Foundation, which promises to fight for gun rights and includes leaders who have close ties to ultraconservative megadonors from West Texas.

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Even after Planned Parenthood stopped performing abortions, Texas is still trying to shut it down

Planned Parenthood has managed to stay open in Texas despite the state’s best efforts to shut it down. But a lawsuit in front of a conservative judge poses an existential threat.

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Texas wants Planned Parenthood to repay millions of dollars

Texas wants Planned Parenthood to give back millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements and pay far more in fines on top of that

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State Rep. Matt Schaefer will not seek reelection

The deeply conservative leader said he is looking forward to spending time with his family, church and business — but added that a return to politics is possible if a Texas Senate seat opens up.

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Gen Z influencers, quietly recruited by a company with deep GOP ties, rally to impeached Ken Paxton’s aid

After a June gathering in Fort Worth sponsored by a new company, Influenceable, social media leaders began backing the suspended Texas attorney general and a controversial human trafficking film. Those who favor transparency in political advocacy are concerned.

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Strangest State: Ken Paxton and Other Odd Creatures

Impeachments, record-breaking alligator gars, and other rarities from far-flung Texas. Our regular roundup of weird Texas news.

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A prison guard says she was forced to stay at her post during labor pains. Texas is fighting compensation for her stillbirth.

The seven-months-pregnant officer reported contraction-like pains at work, but said she wasn’t allowed to leave for hours. The anti-abortion state is fighting her lawsuit, in part by saying her fetus didn’t clearly have rights.

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Ousted Rep. Bryan Slaton’s tarnished legacy looms over special election to replace him

Candidates are promising to restore integrity to the district, including one Republican who has welcomed endorsements from some of Slaton’s leading supporters.

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Federal grand jury reportedly calls witnesses related to Ken Paxton

The Austin American-Statesman reported that the grand jury has been convened in San Antonio. The identities of the witnesses and the focus of the inquiry remain unclear.

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After property-tax deal, Speaker Dade Phelan weighs in on leadership relations, next special session, reelection

Rapport among the state’s top three Republicans has greatly improved, the House leader said, but another relationship-testing special session awaits on contentious education issues.

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How the Texas AG’s office became a pipeline for conservative federal judges

In just a few decades, the Texas attorney general’s office became a powerhouse in national legal fights over abortion, health care and immigration. Here’s a timeline of how it happened.

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Ken Paxton legal team works to invalidate every article of impeachment before trial

If successful, the flurry of legal filings would halt the suspended attorney general’s September impeachment trial before it truly begins in the Texas Senate.

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Ken Paxton, lawyers test limits of gag order restricting comments on impeachment trial

Supporters of the suspended attorney general find ways to make known their displeasure about the case — and evidence — ahead of the September trial before the Texas Senate.

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Ken Paxton moves one step closer to trial on long-delayed securities fraud charges

The impeached attorney general appeared in a Houston courtroom, where lawyers from both sides agreed to return in October to set an expected trial date on charges that have been pending since 2015.

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