"Controversy Surrounds Ken and Angela Paxton's Impeachment Trial in Texas"

The Texas Senate has approved 31 rules for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, which will begin on September 5. Paxton is accused of obstruction of justice, bribery, and abuse of office. The rules address conflicts of interest, gag orders, and witnesses, and bar Paxton's wife, Sen. Angela Paxton, from serving as a juror. The trial will rely on witnesses attending the trial rather than depositions, and motions to dismiss will require a simple majority vote. The public will have access to the hearings, which will be live-streamed.