AUSTIN (KXAN) — A month-long investigation inside the Texas House led to a stunning announcement Saturday, as its findings recommended the expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton over an alleged sexual relationship with an intern and other misconduct allegations.
Rep. Bryan Slaton, a former youth and family minister, represents District 2, Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties in East Texas. He is serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives.
Rep. Andrew Murr, chair of the House General Investigating Committee, made the announcement on the Texas House Floor.
He said the committee vetted several complaints that claimed Rep. Slaton gave alcohol to underage interns, and had sex with one intern under the age of 19.
The 16-page report on the investigation also alleged that Slaton intimidated witnesses into being silent about the misconduct.
During his presentation, Rep. Murr reaffirmed the weight of this decision, which will be decided in the House next Tuesday.
“The expulsion of a fellow member is a level of punishment we don’t take lightly. It is not meant to punish the member. Rather, it is intended to protect the integrity and dignity of this legislative body and to provide accountability to everyone that works and serves in this building,” Rep. Murr said.
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