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Texas Sens. Charles Schwertner, Borris Miles silent after new accusations of sexual harassment in report

A Texas Monthly article revealed fresh allegations of sexual harassment against two senators with a history of scandals.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton says GOP trying to impeach him

Paxton was impeached by the House last year on charges of corruption and bribery, but acquitted by the Senate

Salon

House ethics chair says Paxton’s claim he’s being impeached again is meritless

Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday evening said the Texas House ethics committee, which scheduled a meeting for next week, is planning to recommend impeaching him a second time.

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Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in Texas

All told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May.

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In a sharp reversal, North Texas voters pick Brent Money over Jill Dutton in House GOP primary

Dutton just won a special election against Money to fill expelled Rep. Bryan Slaton’s unexpired term through the end of the year.

The Texas Tribune

In debate, GOP candidates for Texas House special election mirror statewide intraparty tensions

The two feuding Republicans were the top two finishers in a November special election to succeed expelled state Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, in House District 2.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott sets January date for Texas House special election runoff

The runoff features two Republicans from dueling factions of the party, Jill Dutton and Brent Money, vying to finish the term of former state Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City.

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Jill Dutton, Brent Money advance to runoff for Texas House special election

Five Republicans and one Democrat were on the ballot for the ruby-red seat, but most of the drama has focused on two GOP candidates, Dutton and Money.

The Texas Tribune

Defend Texas Liberty backs Brent Money in special election to replace Bryan Slaton

The far-right political action committee is getting involved in a critical special election for the Texas House, the first major test of its influence since its then-leader was spotted meeting with a prominent white supremacist.

The Texas Tribune

Here’s who gets money from Defend Texas Liberty, the PAC whose leader met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes

The group has funded candidates and groups like the Texas GOP who have pushed fellow Republicans to take a harder line against things like illegal immigration and transgender people.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP in civil war over Nick Fuentes

New Texas Republican row blows up after prominent PAC hosts speaker who praised Hitler

Salon

Conservative PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes leads to condemnations, escalates GOP infighting

House Speaker Dade Phelan called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other officials to redirect any money they received from the PAC. Patrick called on Phelan to resign.

The Texas Tribune

Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at office near Fort Worth

The Texas Tribune also observed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi outside the building, but he denied meeting Fuentes and denounced him.

The Texas Tribune

Six file to run in special election to replace Rep. Bryan Slaton

The House unanimously voted in May to expel Slaton after a committee investigation found he had sex with a 19-year-old intern after getting her drunk.

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Ousted Rep. Bryan Slaton’s tarnished legacy looms over special election to replace him

Candidates are promising to restore integrity to the district, including one Republican who has welcomed endorsements from some of Slaton’s leading supporters.

The Texas Tribune

Meet the Texas House impeachment managers who are taking aim at Ken Paxton

Led by Andrew Murr, a West Texas rancher and lawyer, and Ann Johnson, a former prosecutor, the team of 12 includes 11 with law degrees.

The Texas Tribune

Special election to replace expelled Bryan Slaton in Texas House set for Nov. 7

At least five candidates have already announced their intention to run in the solidly Republican North Texas district.

Salon

Investigators: Paxton abused power as AG

Paxton broke laws, misspent funds and misused power to benefit a donor, investigators testify

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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"

Tribune News Service

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.

The Texas Tribune

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

Texas House passes bill aimed at keeping kids from seeing sexually explicit performances

The bill no longer targets drag performers, but LGBTQ advocates say the legislation’s vague language could still be used to criminalize such shows.

Salon

TX mess undermines GOP "groomers" fight

In policing queer Texans, Republicans missed “grooming behavior" by one of their own, LGBTQ advocates say

Reason

Can The Texas House Expel A Member Who Already Resigned?

There are some parallels to late impeachment.

The Texas Tribune

Bryan Slaton’s Texas House downfall could complicate GOP fight against “groomers”

Republicans were so busy policing drag artists and transgender Texans that they missed so-called “grooming behavior” by one of their own, LGBTQ advocates say.

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