Paxton faces new accusations of getting perks as impeachment trial set to start next week

Paxton faces new accusations of getting perks as impeachment trial set to start next week

Despite state senators swearing oaths to serve as “impartial" jurors, there is active campaigning to try to sway Republican state senators ahead of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, which gets underway Tuesday.

Despite state senators swearing oaths to serve as “impartial" jurors, there is active campaigning to try to sway Republican state senators ahead of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, which gets underway Tuesday.

Texas AG Paxton's impeachment trial to begin Sept. 5
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Texas AG Paxton's impeachment trial to begin Sept. 5

A history-making Senate impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now a week away. The Texas Tribune's primary political correspondent Patrick Svitek joined Good Day to talk about what people can expect from the proceedings that are sure to cause more controversy.

A history-making Senate impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now a week away. The Texas Tribune's primary political correspondent Patrick Svitek joined Good Day to talk about what people can expect from the proceedings that are sure to cause more controversy.

4,000 pages released about evidence to be used in impeachment trial of Ken Paxton

4,000 pages released about evidence to be used in impeachment trial of Ken Paxton

House impeachment managers released nearly 4,000 pages of records that will be used to prosecute impeached and suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

House impeachment managers released nearly 4,000 pages of records that will be used to prosecute impeached and suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Prosecutors unveil new evidence in Ken Paxton case
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Prosecutors unveil new evidence in Ken Paxton case

There is new and potentially damaging evidence against suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. He was impeached earlier this year for alleged bribery, corruption, and abuse of power. FOX 4's Hanna Battah has a look at the latest developments in the case against him.

There is new and potentially damaging evidence against suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. He was impeached earlier this year for alleged bribery, corruption, and abuse of power. FOX 4's Hanna Battah has a look at the latest developments in the case against him.

Ken Paxton used secret Uber account to meet with mistress, accepted bribes from friend, documents allege

Ken Paxton used secret Uber account to meet with mistress, accepted bribes from friend, documents allege

After Paxton’s lawyers sought to dismiss articles of impeachment as unsubstantiated, House managers include new accusations — including a late payment for Paxton’s home renovation that allegations described as a bribe.

After Paxton’s lawyers sought to dismiss articles of impeachment as unsubstantiated, House managers include new accusations — including a late payment for Paxton’s home renovation that allegations described as a bribe.

Federal grand jury seated in Paxton's impeachment trial
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Federal grand jury seated in Paxton's impeachment trial

The Austin American-Statesman says federal prosecutors have seated that grand jury in San Antonio. Paxton?s impeachment trial is now less than a month away, slated to start September 5.

The Austin American-Statesman says federal prosecutors have seated that grand jury in San Antonio. Paxton?s impeachment trial is now less than a month away, slated to start September 5.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial to wait until end of impeachment trial

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial to wait until end of impeachment trial

Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s years-delayed trial on securities fraud charges will have to wait until his separate impeachment trial is concluded, lawyers and the judge in the case said Thursday.

Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s years-delayed trial on securities fraud charges will have to wait until his separate impeachment trial is concluded, lawyers and the judge in the case said Thursday.

Ken Paxton’s lawyers seek to dismiss 19 of 20 articles of impeachment

Ken Paxton’s lawyers seek to dismiss 19 of 20 articles of impeachment

The suspended attorney general’s legal team argues that evidence of actions prior to January 2023, when he began his latest term, cannot be considered in the Senate impeachment trial.

The suspended attorney general’s legal team argues that evidence of actions prior to January 2023, when he began his latest term, cannot be considered in the Senate impeachment trial.

Multiple court issues ahead for embattled Texas AG Ken Paxton

Multiple court issues ahead for embattled Texas AG Ken Paxton

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton is getting ready for a busy August, starting with a hearing in a Harris County courtroom regarding his 2015 securities fraud charges.

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton is getting ready for a busy August, starting with a hearing in a Harris County courtroom regarding his 2015 securities fraud charges.

Acting as Paxton impeachment judge, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues sweeping gag order

Acting as Paxton impeachment judge, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues sweeping gag order

“Prejudicial and inflammatory statements" from both sides have jeopardized the ability of senators to offer fair and impartial justice, Patrick says. Violators can be found in contempt, jailed and fined.

“Prejudicial and inflammatory statements" from both sides have jeopardized the ability of senators to offer fair and impartial justice, Patrick says. Violators can be found in contempt, jailed and fined.

Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show

Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show

Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.

Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.