Texas Senator Calls for Reopening Paxton Impeachment After AG Settles Whistleblower Case
• Texas state senator Drew Springer calls for reopening impeachment case against AG Ken Paxton after Paxton said he would not contest whistleblower allegations • Paxton was previously acquitted of impeachment charges in September related to corruption and misuse of power accusations • Whistleblowers allege Paxton unjustly fired them for reporting him to the FBI for helping a real estate developer • Paxton moved to settle whistleblower lawsuit to avoid further expense and disruption, but Springer argues this is an admission of guilt • Springer says Paxton "cannot admit guilt while claiming innocence" and impeachment should be reopened to get to the truth