Attorney General Ken Paxton is back on the job after the Republican majority in the Texas Senate cleared him of any wrongdoing. Over the course of his two-week trial, Paxton's former top deputies—all conservatives he hired—testified that he abused the power of his office to help campaign donor Nate Paul and himself at the public's expense.

House Speaker Dade Phelan wrote an op-ed for his hometown newspaper saying the “fix was in from the start,” while other Republican officials are calling for Phelan’s resignation.

I had an obligation, as everybody did there, and I had to vote according to my beliefs and where I was, in order to represent my constituents honestly.”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is getting closer to a verdict. Closing arguments were set for Friday as Paxton faces removal from office over accusations of corruptions and bribery.

For the first time, we're hearing from one of the impeachment managers who prosecuted the case against Attorney General Ken Paxton. Republican State Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth told our political reporter Jack Fink that he disagrees with the Senate's verdict and criticized Paxton's decision not to testify.

Texas state GOP Sen. Angela Paxton released a statement regarding the acquittal of her husband, state Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, on Monday, stating that she agreed with the upper chamber's decision.