PAXTON IMPEACHMENT THREAD:
We’re off. The House clerk is reading all 20 articles of impeachment in full to a tense chamber and a packed gallery.
Follow along here and @KXAN_News#txlege
History.
What are the charges?
How does impeachment work?
What happens next?
Everything you need to know to get caught up is right here.
“We’re here today because the Attorney General asked the legislature to fund a multi-million dollar settlement against him,” investigative committee member @charliegeren says.
The committee makes clear Paxton would not be facing impeachment if not for that settlement request.
House General Investigating Committee member Oscar Longoria asks members to thoughtfully consider the evidence of “not just unethical, but possibly criminal actions.”
Bombshell new information: @KenPaxtonTX called GOP House members and threatened political consequences if they vote to impeach him, Rep. Charlie Geren said.
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NOW: House Speaker @DadePhelan orders the Sgt. at Arms to clear the gallery after LGBTQ protesters and allies break out into chants against SB 14, which would ban gender affirming care for minors. #txlege
Looks like DPS forcibly removes at least a couple protesters
Protest moves to the rotunda just outside the House gallery
In true @BetoORourke fashion, he returns 45 minutes after the debate for a one-on-three interview with the panel. “I wanted to make sure I had the chance to continue answering your questions.” #TXGovDebate
My message from @KAMCNews to Texas after #TXGovDebate:
The West Texas margins will be the factor to watch on Election Night.