Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled shortly after his trial begins.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks after being sworn in to office on Jan. 10 at the Capitol. Behind him are state Sen. Angela Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott.
“Given that an impeachment trial is legally considered to be a criminal proceeding, there can only be one conclusion: the Attorney General may, but cannot be forced to, testify,” Paxton’s lawyersHeading toward Paxton’s trial, set to begin Sept. 5, House impeachment managers argue that senators drafted and approvedNo rule “limits the individuals who may be summoned to testify before the Senate.
Federal investigators have been looking into Paxton’s ties to Paul since 2020, when top executives in the state attorney general’s office accused Paxton of accepting bribes and misusing his authority to help Paul. In June, Paul was charged with eight felony counts of lying to financial institutions to obtain business loans.
The fight over Paxton’s testimony has emerged as a mini-drama within the larger impeachment saga — and the outcome of the fight could affect his legal battles outside of the impeachment proceedings, legal experts said.
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