House And Senate Tensions Flare In Upcoming Education-Focused Special Session
With a special session on education right around the corner and Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in the rearview mirror, things in the Capitol are...
Speaker Phelan Rips Lt. Gov. Patrick in Statement
Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan today issued a statement in response to the verdict delivered by the Texas Senate regarding the impeachment...
Breaking: Paxton Acquitted on All Counts
The Texas Senate acquitted Ken Paxton today in his impeachment trial on 16 articles of impeachment – another four articles were held in abeyance...
Texas Lawmakers Hold Their Ground: Voucher Deals Face Skepticism
As members of the Texas Legislature brace themselves for a potential third special session this October, voucher-like legislation remains a hot topic for both...
Former Top Aide Accused Of “Staging a Coup” In Paxton Impeachment Trial
During the second day of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, the focus shifted towards his former first assistant attorney general, Jeff Mateer,...
Paxton Testimony Off the Table, His Sole Win Today
Attorney General Ken Paxton faced a significant setback as Senators decisively rejected all of his motions to dismiss the articles of impeachment against him....
Paxton’s Efforts To Dismiss Impeachment Trial Thwarted By Senators
To inaugurate the much anticipated impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Texas Senate took a pivotal vote, rejecting all of Paxton’s...
Angela Paxton’s Ties To A Shell Company
This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.” In July...
Countdown Begins: Senators Meet Behind Closed Doors To Discuss Paxton’s Impeachment Trial
Texas Senators held a discreet meeting in the state Capitol exactly one week before the high-stakes impeachment trial of Ken Paxton. Their closed-door session...
Rumors Swirl That Paxton Will Resign Prior to Impeachment
Resignation rumors swirling around Attorney General Ken Paxton were refuted by the man himself on Saturday. Despite speculation about his potential resignation before the...
