Texas

Army veteran Denise Gordon questioned whether it makes any sense for lawmakers from the second-largest state in the country and one of the largest economies in the world to meet so infrequently.

John Scott will take over the role as the state’s top attorney following the suspension of Ken Paxton, who was impeached by the Texas House on Saturday.

Refugee Services of Texas, the state’s largest resettlement agency, is shutting down after 45 years. RST made the announcement on Friday.

Only two other state government officers have been impeached: a governor in 1917 and a district judge in 1975.

The panel's decision comes as part of a months-long investigation into Paxton's settlement of a lawsuit brought by four whistleblowers who were fired in 2020 after making accusations about the Republican's misdeeds.

Dr. Ximena Lopez, a pediatric endocrinologist in Dallas, has been at the forefront of gender-affirming medical care for trans youth in Texas for the past 10 years. Now, as the state prepares to ban this care for minors, Lopez announced she’s closing her practice and moving to California.

Many of the allegations discussed Wednesday were already known, but it was the first time investigators spoke about them in a public forum. Paxton is currently under indictment for alleged securities fraud and also faces a separate federal investigation over alleged abuse of office.

Mauricio Garcia, who police say fatally shot eight people at an Allen mall, apparently included a Nazi symbol in his signature when applying for a security guard license.

Both adults and children have lost faith that law enforcement can or will protect them.

A clipped video shows Phelan slurring after more than 11 hours of floor debate. Phelan's office suggested Ken Paxton made the call for him to resign after learning the AG's office is being investigated.