Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: Impeachment to Acquittal

A Chronology of Events

Here is a timeline of the major events in the case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton:

• July 2015: Paxton was indicted on three felony counts of securities fraud.
• May 2017: The Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Paxton.
• August 2017: The Texas Senate voted to acquit Paxton.
• September 2022: The criminal case against Paxton was dismissed.

Charges and Impeachment

Paxton was accused of misleading investors in a tech company called Servergy. Prosecutors alleged that Paxton lied to investors about his involvement with the company and failed to disclose that he was being paid to promote Servergy.

In May 2017, the Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Paxton on charges of securities fraud, abuse of office, and bribery. The impeachment process moved to the Texas Senate, where a trial was held to determine whether Paxton should be removed from office.

Senate Trial and Acquittal

The nine-day Senate trial concluded in August 2017 with Paxton being acquitted on all charges. The vote was 19-10, with all but one Republican senator voting to acquit.

Dismissal of Criminal Case

In September 2022, the criminal case against Paxton was dismissed by a judge. The judge ruled that the statute of limitations had expired on the charges.

Conclusion

The case against Ken Paxton was a highly publicized and controversial one. The impeachment trial was the first of its kind in Texas history, and the outcome was closely watched by both Republicans and Democrats.

Paxton has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and he has vowed to continue serving as attorney general. He has also said that he is considering running for reelection in 2024.