Posted 1/26/2024, 1:41:15 AM
GOP Lawmaker Calls for Reopening Paxton Impeachment Case After AG Stops Contesting Whistleblower Suit
- Republican state Sen. Drew Springer calls for reopening impeachment proceedings against AG Ken Paxton
- Cites Paxton's decision to stop contesting whistleblower lawsuit as admission of guilt
- Questions whether there is a legal mechanism to reopen impeachment case
- Notes Paxton said he would accept whistleblower damages to avoid spending taxpayer money
- Springer says legislature "deserves a complete record" if asked to fund any judgment against Paxton