The stage was set in May when the Texas House, with a decisive vote, impeached him on 20 counts, leading to his suspension.
This impeachment sprouted from a House investigation into a request for a hefty $3.3 million settlement linked to whistleblower claims against Paxton.
Dig a little deeper, and we unearth Paxton’s entanglements with Nate Paul, a prominent real estate investor, and donor facing federal charges.
Playing the underdog card, Paxton argues that these allegations aim to undermine the will of Texas voters who, fully aware of his legal battles, re-elected him in 2022.
As the trial’s curtain raiser looms on Sept. 5, Paxton is pulling all stops: motions to dismiss, demands for details, and calls to omit certain references.
The plot thickens as Paxton accuses house managers of holding back evidence, while a whopping 4,000-page document dump last week paints a vivid picture of his ties with Paul.
The Key Players
Spearheading Paxton’s defense are legal eagles from Stone Hilton PLLC, The Buzbee Law Firm, and Cogdell Law Firm.
