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Paxton, who has been suspended, faced 16 articles of impeachment tied to allegations that he abused his office to protect a political donor. The Senate vote reinstates Paxton as attorney general.
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After nine days of emotional testimony and unexpected twists, the impeachment trial of the suspended Texas attorney general has nearly come to a close. While senators deliberate his fate, we looked back at the trial’s most memorable moments.
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The historic impeachment trial against the suspended attorney general is coming to a close.
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The historic trial against the suspended attorney general is coming to a close.
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As the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton winds down, lawyers for the three-term Republican opened their defense by calling two senior staffers who have stuck by the suspended attorney general. The defense team rested its case late Thursday afternoon.
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Immediately afterward, Paxton's attorneys pushed for a motion that, if successful, would have effectively tossed all impeachment charges against Paxton.
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Wednesday's testimony included a former Paxton assistant and friend who grew concerned over connections between the AG's home renovations and Nate Paul, the businessman at the center of the impeachment trial. Much of the day focused on who actually paid for those renovations.
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Criminal attorney Brandon Cammack was hired by Ken Paxton in 2020 to investigate federal and local officials related to FBI searches of Austin real estate developer Nate Paul’s home and businesses. He testified he was never paid — and eventually terminated at Starbucks.
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Monday’s first witness focused on Paxton’s insistence the Texas Attorney General’s Office involve itself in investigations into Nate Paul, the real estate developer at the center of the impeachment.
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The trial seems to be nearing an end sooner than what was initially expected by Texas senators.