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Investigators detail years of alleged misconduct by Texas AG Ken Paxton in stunning House committee hearing

Many allegations against Paxton were already known, but the airing of them revealed the scope of the investigation by the committee, which has the power to recommend censure or impeachment.

The Texas Tribune

Texas attorney general accuses state speaker of presiding over House while ‘obviously intoxicated’

Dade Phelan has served as Texas state Speaker of the House since 2021

The Independent UK

Texas AG calls for GOP speaker to resign

AG accused Phelan of presiding over House while drunk. Phelan office called it “a last-ditch effort to save face"

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Inquiry into Texas AG office announced after Paxton calls for state speaker’s resignation

AUSTIN, Texas — A House ethics panel announced an investigation into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s agency just hours after he called on the state House speaker to resign.

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Texas AG Paxton calls for state speaker’s resignation, accusing him of being intoxicated

AUSTIN, Texas — In an explosive statement on Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the resignation of House Speaker Dade Phelan, whom he accused of leading the chamber while drunk.

Tribune News Service

Texas AG accuses state's House speaker of being intoxicated

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called for the resignation of the state’s GOP House speaker and accused him of being intoxicated on the job

The Independent UK

House panel investigating AG Ken Paxton’s office; Paxton calls on Speaker Dade Phelan to resign

The dramatic turn of events began with Paxton accusing Phelan of presiding over the House while drunk. Phelan’s office called it a ploy and “a last ditch effort to save face.”

The Texas Tribune

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After doctors left Dell Children’s adolescent clinic, Austin teens and their families are scrambling to find specialty care

The adolescent clinic treated eating disorders and menstrual complications. It also offered gender-affirming care — which is still legal for now but triggered an investigation by Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Texas Tribune

Texas attorney general investigating second children’s hospital for transition-related care

The Legislature recently passed a bill that would bar minors from receiving this medical care, but it has not yet been signed or gone into effect.

The Texas Tribune

Texas doctors depart as attorney general investigates hospital’s gender-affirming care

An investigation by the state into adolescent transgender care resulted in the curtailment of treatment for transitioning children

The Guardian - US

Austin doctors who treated trans kids leaving Dell Children’s clinic after AG Paxton announces investigation

Attorney General Ken Paxton previously announced an investigation into “potentially illegal” activity. Parents are scrambling to find transition-related care for their kids as the Legislature appears poised to ban it altogether.

The Texas Tribune

“This can’t be happening”: Allen becomes latest U.S. town to grapple with a mass shooting

After mall shooting, residents of the Dallas suburb are experiencing familiar rituals: mourning, anger and despair.

The Texas Tribune

Texas investigates hospital over care for transgender minors

A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by state Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Independent UK

Texas AG Ken Paxton probing Austin children’s hospital following video of social worker discussing transition-related care

On the same day the Texas Legislature is set to debate Senate Bill 14, a proposed ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids, the attorney general files a request to examine documents related to the use of puberty blockers and counseling for trans youth.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate COVID-19 vaccine makers

Long an opponent of vaccine and mask mandates, the Republican said pharmaceutical companies may have misrepresented data. Pfizer strongly disagrees.

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Illegal voting in Texas likely to be a felony again after state House vote

The Texas Senate has passed similar legislation. But a key policy separates the two chambers.

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San Antonio to vote on progressive wish list on abortion, marijuana, low-level arrests

Proposition A on the May 6 ballot will test the city’s political climate and progressives’ ability to advance a controversial agenda.

The Guardian - US

Texas considers bills criminalizing voter fraud despite no evidence

Experts say proposals are to ‘create political theater’ that will help lawmakers’ bids for re-election

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Harlan Crow, who gave lavish trips to Clarence Thomas, has donated $13M to GOP

WASHINGTON — Harlan Crow, the Dallas investor whose lavish secret trips with Justice Clarence Thomas have sparked an intense debate about Supreme Court ethics, is a GOP megadonor with many friends in high places.

The Guardian - US

Texas abortion funds cautiously resume services following legal reprieve

Groups had stopped work funding out-of-state travel for abortions due to threats from Republican attorney general Ken Paxton

Tribune News Service

Trump follows playbook for indicted politicians: deny, accuse the accuser and fund-raise

WASHINGTON — So far, Donald Trump is following a well-honed template for politicians facing criminal charges. Dismiss the allegations as baseless. Accuse the accusers of pushing an agenda.

Al Jazeera

Republicans and Democrats react to Trump’s New York arraignment

Figures from across political spectrum weigh in on the criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Nate Paul, real estate investor in Paxton corruption allegations, ordered to jail again after losing appeal

The Austin real estate developer is central to allegations that his friend, Attorney General Ken Paxton, abused his office to help Paul’s business affairs.

Tribune News Service

Skipping elections could put Texas voters at risk of being purged from rolls under bill

AUSTIN, Texas — Texans could be on a “suspense list” if they fail to vote in two consecutive federal elections under a controversial bill a Senate panel approved Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Donald Trump seeks to remain dominant in Texas as Ron DeSantis erodes his base

DALLAS — Texas is Donald Trump’s second home.

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