Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan trade potshots after impeachment trial ends

Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan trade potshots after impeachment trial ends

The Texas Tribune is your source for in-depth reporting on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial. Readers make that possible. Support authoritative Texas journalism with a donation now. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick broke his personal silence Saturday on Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment after the Senate voted for acquittal, blasting the House’s impeachment process as deeply … Read more

Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted in impeachment trial, returned to office

Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted in impeachment trial, returned to office

The Texas Tribune is your source for in-depth reporting on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial. Readers make that possible. Support authoritative Texas journalism with a donation now. The Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton of 16 articles of impeachment alleging corruption and bribery, his most artful escape in a career spent courting … Read more

Ken Paxton impeachment trial live updates

Ken Paxton impeachment trial live updates

Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial began with a prayer from Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, who asked for guidance and direction for all those involved in the proceedings. Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht swore in Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Lana Meyers, a former state appellate judge who is serving as legal counsel for Patrick, … Read more