Many of the 20 articles of impeachment closely mirror the widely reported allegations the whistleblowers made in 2020.
That investigation turned up little new dirt on Paxton, who has been under indictment since 2015 for state securities fraud, but it was noteworthy since it drew support from Phelan and other high-ranking House Republicans. The probe relied greatly on a wrongful termination lawsuit from former attorney general aides who Paxton fired in 2020 after they told federal investigators that he misused the office to help a political donor, Austin real estate developer Nate Paul.In closing remarks, Rep.
in the whistleblower lawsuit. Phelan, in rejecting the request, said it wasn't a good use of taxpayer funds. He then quietly launched the investigation. Phelan, who rarely votes on House matters, announced his support Saturday in favor of Paxton's impeachment. Rep. Ann Johnson, D-Houston, revealed new details uncovered by six investigators hired by the House committee. She said that a young man who worked in the attorney general's office was troubled when he was in Paxton's home and overheard a contractor make a comment that indicated Paul paid to renovate the kitchen. After the incident, the man said he was offered a job promotion but instead quit, Johnson said.
Paxton pulled out all stops to avoid impeachment. In a news conference Friday, he called for supporters to come to the Capitol on Saturday to"peacefully protest." Dozens of them flooded the House gallery and, at one point, prompted Phelan to slam his gavel and demand order when they applauded a floor speech in opposition to Paxton's impeachment.
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