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2025-08-04 22:49:31 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8754AA82E5643C0A8D76CA968B0704AF6359FD0A4F034F3B112AC7B871A777BB
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Although the Texas State Senate voted not to convict Ken Paxton at his impeachment trial, Ken Paxton was still impeached by the Texas house. Conviction is not necessary for impeachment, only for removal. Definition of Impeachment in Texas: https://lrl.texas.gov/whatsNew/client/index.cfm/2023/5/26/Impeachment-by-the-Texas-Legislature Articles on Paxton's Impeachment: https://www.texastribune.org/series/ken-paxton-impeachment-texas-attorney-general/
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