Texas' Republican-led statehouse votes to impeach Trump ally

The Texas House of Representatives has voted 121-23, with two members voting present, to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, an unprecedented move following a legislative probe that faulted the third-term Republican for a yearslong pattern of corruption, including abusing his office’s powers, retaliating against whistleblowers and obstructing justice.
Under state law, Paxton is now temporarily suspended from his duties as attorney general and will await a Senate trial.
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[karyrhea]

Could not happen to a better man and I'm from Texas. So glad to see somebody is holding him to accountability as you're sad that it has to be with this and not the many many other crimes he is committed

[Blakblooded]

Guess Paxton couldn't run out the back door and jump in his truck to avoid an impeachment like he did with a subpoena.

[miguelpaul]

Good. Now disbar him. Charge him and lock him up.

[delgadogarces]

Has been dirty for years! Common knowledge because he flaunts it! Classic sociopath who has no remorse after all the evidence has been given!

[niclewis]

Paxton has called his impeachment 'woke' and his colleagues 'liberal RINOs'. Who knew there were so many liberal RINOs in Texas legislature. 😆

[truthseeker-jszi]

I applaud the Texas republicans for standing up against corruption by one of their own. I wish more politicians would do that on both sides in this country. Honor and integrity eed to make a comeback.

[alexagm]

And to think that he is the Texas Attorney General, the guy who is supposed to uphold the laws, but he thinks he's above the law, just like his orange friend in Mar a Lago, who is also a crook.

[ceufuil]

Get rid of Abbot next. Take some pride in your state!!

[thealaskapirate]

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS A FREAK SHOW!!

[AkPacerPilot]

Wow. Surprised on two fronts… one that it didn’t happen years ago and two that it happened

[collegebro]

As a Texan, we are truly shocked by this (in the best way) as our state is more MAGA than even Trump!! This is akin to Germany denouncing Hitler or if North Korea ever adopted democracy…I never thought I would see this day!!!

[Gemini]

This has been going on for years! Paxton needs to go!!!

[larryj]

Just goes to show how blatant your criminality has to be before there are consequences in Texas.

[felicitassalinas]

As a TEXAN, I hope Ken Paxton is voted out !!!!

[Omar_AlWardian]

He should be in real jail in addition to political jail.

[Moondog]

He has been under' investigation since 2015, I'd say it's about time

[AllieSheffield]

Thanks god, hopefully next will be Abbott, and clean the house !! Keep your integrity Texan, kick 🦵 them out.

[elissab]

It’s about time he’s held accountable.

[karl-niclasburner]

and now his wife will vote on his case. yeah, thats not swampy at all.

[kmbutler]

I'm a citizen of Texas and I 100% support this impeachment! Now proceed with open indictment and lock him up!