Paxton, a Republican, dodged removal from office amid allegations of corruption and bribery.
Texas state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, right, acting as a juror votes on the articles of impeachment against suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol on Sept. 16, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Paxton was acquitted on all charges. | Eric Gay/AP PhotoThe Texas Senate voted to acquit Attorney General Ken Paxton on all 16 articles of impeachment Saturday, marking the end of a stunning saga that has divided the ruby red state’s GOP.
The attorney general was not present when the votes were cast. Paxton’s wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, sat as a non-voting member of the court and did not participate in private deliberations. Paxton’s Senate trial began Sept. 5, with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick serving as judge and the senators as jurors.
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