Texas AG Ken Paxton faces impeachment on Saturday, which could lead to his immediate removal from office.

Conservative Firebrand Ken Paxton Faces Impeachment

The Republican-led Texas House of Representatives will vote on whether to send articles of impeachment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the state senate in the afternoon.

Once a conservative warrior in the courts, Paxton now faces the prospect of impeachment and removal from office. He has been in the news recently for his lawsuits against the Biden administration, but his reputation has taken a hit due to allegations of misconduct.

Accusations of Misconduct

Investigators have accused Paxton of a number of misdoings, including an alleged attempt to hide an affair, misusing his office to help a donor, and creating a culture of fear and retaliation in his office. The Justice Department in Washington D.C. has also taken over a case looking into alleged bribery and abuse of office by Paxton.

Paxton has denied the accusations, calling them an attempt to sabotage his work as Attorney General. However, a Republican-led panel voted after an investigation to present his impeachment articles to the State House on Wednesday.

Recent Lawsuits

Some of the lawsuits that Paxton has been in the news for recently include pursuits of the Biden administration. One of his recent lawsuits accused the Biden administration of allowing immigrants to obtain green cards even if they may become reliant on social services.

The lawsuit accused the Biden administration of seeking to “further its open borders policy by enacting a new agency rule that effectively nullifies federal law excluding aliens likely to become public charges.”

Impeachment Vote

The impeachment vote would need a two-thirds majority to pass. If the vote passes, Paxton would be immediately removed from office and forced to undergo a senate trial.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.