Impeachment process in Texas must be changed

After the Texas Senate voted Sept. 16 to acquit Attorney General Ken Paxton, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a strong call to his legislative colleagues to consider revisions to the impeachment process. Patrick said he would like to seek a constitutional change during the next session. We agree that changes are needed. The Texas Legislature should ensure that the flawed, secretive process...

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