Despite promise of “total transparency,” secrecy will be a big part of Ken Paxton impeachment trial

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who promised transparency for the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, recaps the regular session of the Legislature at the Texas Public Policy Foundation headquarters in downtown Austin on May 30. (Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune)

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has promised maximum transparency in the impeachment trial for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, but trial rules recently adopted by the Texas Senate came after an opaque process — and provide for plenty of secrecy going forward.