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The regular Texas legislative session started with a record budget surplus and ended with an impeached attorney general

The 2023 legislative session started with a $32.7 billion surplus. It was mired in Republican infighting and multiple scandals. Then, the House impeached the state’s attorney general.

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The first time Texas Senate convicted a state official, the chaotic trial lasted three weeks

In 1917, lawmakers debated the extent of their constitutional authority before they convicted Gov. James “Pa” Ferguson and removed him from office.

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God, money and Dairy Queen: How Texas House investigators secured the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton

The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial

The House voted 121-23 to suspend the attorney general and refer him to the Senate for trial on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction. It was the first such impeachment since 1975.

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Republican-led Texas House impeaches state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by fellow Republicans in a historic vote in the Texas House. He will immediately and temporarily be suspended from his duties.

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Live updates: Now impeached, Ken Paxton blasts House vote

The vote to adopt the 20 articles of impeachment was 121-23, with three members absent.

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The Texas AG may be impeached by members of his own party. Here are the allegations

Saturday, the Texas House will vote on whether to impeach state Attorney General Ken Paxton who investigators say allegedly abused his office to help a campaign donor by committing bribery and more.

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Donald Trump Jr., conservative Republicans ride to Ken Paxton’s defense on eve of impeachment vote

Supporters of the attorney general portray Saturday’s impeachment vote as a political witch hunt meant to sideline President Joe Biden’s biggest headache.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remains silent on potential AG impeachment

A Texas House committee has filed 20 articles of impeachment accusing attorney general of wrongdoing. Republicans’ attempts to remove one of their own sets up a dramatic intraparty showdown in the waning days of the 2023 regular legislative session.

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GOP-led Texas House panel issues 20 impeachment counts against state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas lawmakers have issued 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton, ranging from bribery to abuse of public trust as state Republicans surged toward a swift and sudden vote that could remove him from office

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Here are the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Ken Paxton

The Texas House will vote on accusations that include bribery, dereliction of duty, disregard of official duty and obstruction of justice.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton faces impeachment. Here’s how that works in Texas.

The Texas Legislature has never removed an attorney general. If the House votes to impeach, the Senate will hold a trial.

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Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton after Republican investigation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing a historic impeachment vote after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations

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Inquiry into Texas AG office announced after Paxton calls for state speaker’s resignation

AUSTIN, Texas — A House ethics panel announced an investigation into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s agency just hours after he called on the state House speaker to resign.

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Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of May 21, Ballotpedia has tracked 173 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 173, Ballotpedia tracked one from May 15-21. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is below:

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Texas AG Paxton calls for state speaker’s resignation, accusing him of being intoxicated

AUSTIN, Texas — In an explosive statement on Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the resignation of House Speaker Dade Phelan, whom he accused of leading the chamber while drunk.

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Texas AG accuses state's House speaker of being intoxicated

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called for the resignation of the state’s GOP House speaker and accused him of being intoxicated on the job

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Texas House passes bill to end diversity, equity and inclusion offices in higher education

DALLAS — In a 83-62 vote, the Texas House passed a bill Monday to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs from the state’s public colleges and universities.

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Texas Legislature OKs ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Texas would soon become the largest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors under a bill now headed to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott

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Why tax policy experts fear the Texas House plan to lower property taxes could have dire ripple effects

Both the House and the Senate’s proposals on property tax cuts would give modest savings to the typical Texas homeowner, but critics say the House plan could create vast inequities and disproportionately benefit wealthy homeowners.

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Texas House approves bills to spend up to $1 billion to buy more state parkland

The Texas House paved the way for a billion-dollar investment in state parks, which one advocate said would create “a new golden age” for the park system. Texas now ranks 35th nationally in state park acreage per capita.

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Can The Texas House Expel A Member Who Already Resigned?

There are some parallels to late impeachment.

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Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of May 7, Ballotpedia has tracked 183 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 183, Ballotpedia tracked one from May 1-7. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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For thousands of Texas professors seeking tenure, a bill banning the benefit could be a turning point in their careers

While the proposed tenure ban will likely face steep opposition in the Texas House, faculty say lawmakers’ recent attacks on higher education have raised concerns about whether Texas is the best state to build their career.

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Texas lawmakers hope an investment in teacher training will help keep new educators in the classroom longer

A bill passed by the Texas House on Wednesday would also help schools rehire retired teachers and offer other incentives in an effort to fight the state’s teacher shortage.

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