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Prosecutors: Evidence against Paxton worse than we know
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Two of the highest profile attorneys in Texas will prosecute the impeachment case against State Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached
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The Texas House voted 121-23 to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton is suspended from office until the result of a trial in the senate.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached

The Texas House voted 121-23 to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton is suspended from office until the result of a trial in the senate.