Paxton is accused of misusing his office to help a friend and donor who was under federal investigation. Paxton’s defense attorneys said his disputed actions were within his purview as attorney general and urged senators to return him to work.
Senators left the Capitol late Saturday after more than six hours of deliberating in the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton without reaching a final verdict.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had told senators this afternoon to deliberate until at least 8 p.m. They are expected to return Saturday at 9 a.m. to continue deliberations.
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