Can Ken Paxton be forced to testify at his impeachment trial?

Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is fighting to stay off of the witness stand during his September impeachment trial, but prosecutors oppose the move

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks after being sworn in to office on Jan. 10 at the Capitol. Behind him are state Sen. Angela Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott.

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