"Texas House Takes Action Against Sexual Misconduct in Politics"
TL;DR
The Texas House voted unanimously to expel Rep. Bryan Slaton after an investigation found he engaged in inappropriate workplace conduct by having sexual intercourse with a 19-year-old legislative aide who works in his office. Slaton also provided alcohol to an underaged person and tried to intimidate the aide against discussing their encounter with others. Slaton resigned on Monday, but the vote to expel him solidifies his ouster. He is the first House representative expelled in a member vote since 1927.
- Texas House voted 147-0 to expel Rep. Bryan Slaton after sexual misconduct finding Austin American-Statesman
- Texas House votes to expel Rep. Bryan Slaton over inappropriate relationship with aide KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source
- Republican who called drag shows a threat to kids quits after sex with intern The Guardian US
- How to avoid future Bryan Slatons from the Texas House The Dallas Morning News
- Texas House votes to expel Bryan Slaton over sexual misconduct allegations The Washington Post
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