Texas AG calls for House Speaker Phelan's resignation over alleged intoxication.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called for the resignation of House Speaker Dade Phelan, accusing him of being drunk while presiding over the chamber. Paxton also asked the House General Investigating Committee to probe Phelan for "conduct unbecoming his position." The call for resignation comes after a video clip of Phelan slurring his words while overseeing House floor proceedings went viral. Phelan's office has declined to comment on the incident.
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- Texas AG Paxton calls for Phelan's resignation accusing the speaker of being intoxicated The Dallas Morning News
- Texas AG Calls for GOP House Speaker's Resignation Over Alleged 'Intoxication' The Daily Beast
- Texas attorney general calls on House Speaker Phelan to resign KXAN.com
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