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Harriet O’Neill, former GOP justice on Texas Supreme Court, joins impeachment prosecutors against Ken Paxton

After 18 years as a district and appellate judge, O’Neill returned to private practice in 2010. She called the case against Paxton “clear, compelling and decisive.”

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says

The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify, but members of his defense team say they will fight those efforts.

The Texas Tribune

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

From deliberations to documents, the Texas Senate’s rules create an opaque process for the suspended attorney general’s impeachment trial, set to begin Sept. 5.

The Texas Tribune

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House impeachment managers got most of what they wanted in trial rules adopted by the Texas Senate

Supporters and opponents of impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton pressed for favorable rules governing a Senate trial that will begin on Sept. 5.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton tied to troubled businessman

Paxton worked to connect Kenny Hansmire with state comptroller, who oversees millions in opioid settlement money

Salon

Texas Senate debating rules for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Tuesday is meeting to discuss rules for state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment trial.

Tribune News Service

Paxton’s Ninth Life: Will the Senate Save Texas’ Embattled AG?

The walls may finally be closing in on allegedly criminal Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, but the Senate could offer a lifeline.

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State Sen. Angela Paxton will “carry out my duty” and attend her husband’s impeachment trial

Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton faces charges of bribery and obstruction of justice in his upcoming impeachment trial before the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate appoints committee to develop rules for upcoming impeachment trial

The Texas Senate appointed a committee on May 29 to develop proposed rules for the upcoming impeachment proceeding against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). The committee, consisting of five Republicans and two Democrats, was directed to propose rules for the trial by June 20. The Senate also adopted a…

Ballotpedia

Ken Paxton impeachment moves to Texas Senate, where conflicts of interest, political intrigue await

Senators have been publicly silent, citing their role as jurors with a weighty decision: whether to remove one of the state’s top Republicans from office.

The Texas Tribune

Number of special elections so far in the 118th Congress below the number at this point in the 117th Congress

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Attorney General Ken Paxton faces impeachment. Here’s how that works in Texas.

The Texas Legislature has never removed an attorney general. If the House votes to impeach, the Senate will hold a trial.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Bill Would Legalize Townhouses

The Texas Senate has passed two bills legalizing building homes on smaller lots and accessory dwelling units across the state.

Reason

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of May 7, Ballotpedia has tracked 183 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 183, Ballotpedia tracked one from May 1-7. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Senate OKs bill to allow construction of anti-abortion monument on state Capitol grounds

The original sculpture was installed in the Church of San Marcello al Corso in Rome last year and is often interpreted as a depiction of Mary and Jesus.

Reason

Texas Will Test Whether Kennedy v. Bremerton Abrogated Engel v. Vitale, Stone v. Graham, and Wallace v. Jaffree

And good luck challenging the law. The Texas Senate passed an S.B. 8-like bulletproof bill for prayer in school.

Tribune News Service

Bill requiring Texas schools to tell parents what books kids check out passes

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate passed a proposal Thursday that would require schools to inform parents of all books their children check out of campus libraries.

Tribune News Service

Senate passes critical race theory ban at Texas’ public universities

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave initial approval Tuesday to a bill that aims to ban teaching critical race theory from classrooms and lessons on public college campuses.

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Tallahassee My Texas

Is Ron DeSantis running the Lone Star State? Republicans like Governor Greg Abbott seem to be in a rivalry to outdo his right-wing agenda..

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate gives initial OK to critical race theory ban at state’s public universities

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate voted Tuesday to give initial approval to a bill that aims to ban critical race theory from being taught at the state’s public universities.

Tribune News Service

Banning critical race theory from Texas colleges up for debate in Senate

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate is set to vote on a bill Tuesday that would ban critical race theory at public universities.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate approves education savings account bill — but House signals a tough road ahead

A Texas House vote earlier in the day suggests Senate Bill 8 might be short of the votes needed to pass in the lower chamber. Senators also passed a bill on Thursday that would give teachers a one-time bonus.

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate passes expanded bills to restrict drag, sexual conduct in front of minors

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to two bills that would restrict, and at times criminalize, drag shows and anything else deemed a “sexually oriented performance.”

Texas Observer

Dragging Democracy into the Future

As the Texas Observer survives to muckrake another day, Steven Monacelli highlights the battle for democracy happening in the Lone Star State.

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate OKs ban on treatment for transgender youth, exempts current patients

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Wednesday gave initial approval to a bill that would ban certain medical treatments for transgender youth, but only after exempting anyone already receiving this care.

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