Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
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KUT
Seven Republican and five Democratic lawmakers have been tasked with presenting the evidence to Texas senators in the hopes that they will convince them to convict Paxton.
Christina Ulsh
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KERA News special contributor
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This means special session is almost guaranteed. None of this may surprise you — the 2023 legislative session has been marred by controversy and historic moves. -
Texas is still reeling from the state's deadliest school shootings. Will new school safety plans prevent another tragedy?
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As drought becomes more common, we need to rethink how we address water rights, law expert says.
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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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Austin still struggles to shelter people living outdoors, but the city has made gains in getting more housing for people transitioning out of homelessness.
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The 20 articles of impeachment Paxton could face include constitutional bribery, obstruction of justice, disregard of official duty and misapplication of public resources.
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State senators have taken policies that would damage the Texas renewable energy sector and added them to a bill to fund the state's Public Utility Commission.
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Only two other state government officers have been impeached: a governor in 1917 and a district judge in 1975.
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