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State Attorney General Ken Paxton has been ordered to appear before the Texas Senate to answer to 16 of 20 articles of impeachment that were overwhelmingly approved by the Texas House in May. That vote left Paxton suspended from office without pay.
The trial is set to begin Sept. 5 in the Senate chamber, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick serving as presiding officer, or judge. Twelve House impeachment managers, working with prominent Texas attorneys, form the prosecution. Paxton’s defense team also includes well-known Texas lawyers. All senators are required to attend to serve as jurors, although under Senate rules. Paxton’s wife, Sen. Angela Paxton, is not allowed to participate in deliberations or vote on “any matter, motion or question.”
Each side was required to file a witness list before Aug. 22, but the lists were not made public. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has ordered some witnesses to appear on the first day of the trial. Those who may be called...
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