Public Citizen: State Sen. Angela Paxton Must Recuse Herself From Her Husband's Potential Impeachment Trial
May 27, 2023
May 27, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, May 27 (TNSgov) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
The Texas Constitution clearly bars state Sen. Angela Paxton from casting a vote in her husband's potential impeachment trial. Given the unprecedented nature of this case and the conflict she faces, Sen. Paxton should take the further step of removing herself from the proceedings. Public Citizen called for this action as the Texas House of Representatives prepares to vote on impeachment charges again . . .
The Texas Constitution clearly bars state Sen. Angela Paxton from casting a vote in her husband's potential impeachment trial. Given the unprecedented nature of this case and the conflict she faces, Sen. Paxton should take the further step of removing herself from the proceedings. Public Citizen called for this action as the Texas House of Representatives prepares to vote on impeachment charges again . . .