Gov Abbott appoints new interim attorney general
Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.
Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
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.
Trial date set for Austin developer Nate Paul linked to allegations against AG Ken Paxton
Jury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Texas businessman at center of AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment pleads not guilty to federal charges
A Texas real estate developer at the center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment has pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to banks that loaned him more than $170 million.
Ken Paxton impeachment: Senate sets trial date, rules
After two days of closed door meetings, the Texas Senate has set a date and list of rules for the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5.
Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required
Senators, who will sit as a court of impeachment for the suspended attorney general, spent two days drafting rules that were adopted late Wednesday.
Angela Paxton won't recuse herself from husband's impeachment trial
State Senator Angela Paxson will not be recusing herself from impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Senate expected to consider rules Tuesday for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
Five Republican and two Democratic senators were given the task of drafting the rules of procedure, work they have done in private.
State Sen. Angela Paxton won't recuse herself from husband's impeachment trial
"I took an oath to uphold the Constitution and the laws of this great state, and Texas law compels each member of the Senate to attend when the Senate meets as a court of impeachment," she said in a statement.
Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial will remain in Houston, court rules
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruling overturns lower-court decisions that had moved the case back to Collin County, where the suspended attorney general lives.
FOX 7 Focus: Does Texas AG Ken Paxton have a defense?
In this week's FOX 7 Focus, Prairie View A&M constitutional law professor Eddy Carder joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss the latest news surrounding Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment.
Nate Paul charged with eight felony counts of making false financial claims
The eight-count federal indictment is about Nate Paul's past business dealings. According to court documents, he allegedly made false financial claims in 2017 and 2018 to get bank loans.
Real estate developer central to Ken Paxton impeachment arrested, charged with eight felony counts
Nate Paul, the Austin real estate developer central to illegal conduct allegations against impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton, was booked into the Travis County Jail.
Lead attorney for Texas AG Ken Paxton calls impeachment 'baloney' and a 'scam'
Tony Buzbee held his first press conference following the announcement that he will be defending AG Ken Paxton in his Senate impeachment trial.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee confirms he's representing Texas AG Ken Paxton in impeachment trial
Tony Buzbee tells FOX 26 he will be representing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his upcoming impeachment trial
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Frederick Fraizer discusses latest happenings in Texas Legislature
McKinney Republican Rep. Frederick Fraizer spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about the recent happenings and issues in the Texas Legislature.
Ken Paxton Impeachment: Why the fight isn't finished yet
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim attorney general
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended from office until his impeachment trial before the Texas Senate.
Texas House declares Special Session sine die
Texas House passes its special session legislation, and goes home Sine Die.