The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House.
There was a historic Texas House vote in Austin on Saturday that impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by a vote of 121 to 23. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan went to the State Capitol to get more on the story.
Paxton had faced few political consequences for years for his many public scandals. Allegations against him included taking bribes from a real estate investor, trying to protect that same investor from legal action, abusing the powers of the office and firing staff members who reported his misconduct.
, R-Jacksboro, a member of the House Committee on General Investigating, told his House colleagues on Saturday.The Texas House has formally impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton. In a House vote, the impeachment was decided after 123 yays and 23 nays.
Johnson said they learned of the story after talking to a "young man" who worked at the AG’s office. The employee, Johnson said, once observed Paxton and a contractor discussing a remodel. During the exchange, Johnson said, the contractor said he needed to "talk to Nate" before proceeding with a change to the kitchen countertops.
Committee members also claimed that Paul helped Paxton maintain his affair with a San Antonio woman by giving her a job at Paul’s company in Austin. It made her "more convenient" to Paxton, Johnson said.
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