# texas attorney general impeachment

Three court of criminal appeal judges up for reelection targeted by Ken Paxton’s political revenge machine » Paxton promised to go after the Republican judges over their 2021 ruling that struck down the attorney general’s ability to unilaterally prosecute voter fraud. Texastribune.org

Why Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Is a Bipartisan Win » Sixty Republicans joined 61 Democrats to suspend Paxton’s power and order a trial for the Lone Star State’s top law enforcement official. Thedailybeast.com

Comparing Federal & State Courts » Through Congressional impeachment proceedings, federal judges may be removed from office for misbehavior. State court judges are selected in a variety of … Uscourts.gov

Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached: What to know about the controversy, what comes next » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached on May 27, becoming the state's first statewide official to be impeached since 1917 Abcnews.go.com

Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors » The two state leaders and other prominent Republicans, like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former president Donald Trump, endorsed challengers in dozens of races citing the incumbents’ disloyalty to the party. Texastribune.org

Texas AG Ken Paxton goes on trial after being impeached: What to know » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial begins Tuesday in Austin after he was accused of abuse of office, which he denies. Abcnews.go.com