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.
Throughout this impeachment process, Paxton has received the support of former President Donald Trump.Former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at an October 2022 rally in Robstown, Texas.
State Rep. Andrew Murr, the Republican chair of the board of impeachment, told senators Paxton also abused the trust of those who reelected him. In a memorable moment for the prosecution, GOP state Rep. Jeff Leach, an impeachment manager who represents Paxton's district, spoke directly to the Republican majority in the Senate, saying he considered Paxton a political mentor and a dear friend.
But Leach said Paxton had been given ample opportunities to answer questions about the allegations and decided not to do so. He urged senators to convict"no matter how painful."
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