Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigns Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Screenshot from video on social media page of State Representative Bryan Slaton (R-Texas) where he presents Amendment 1 to House Bill 567 on April 1, 2021, which would ensure that Child Protective Services cannot remove a child from a parent due to the parent not supporting genital mutilation surgery. With permission from Representative Bryan Slaton

Texas state Rep. Bryan Slaton resigned as a member of the Legislature on Sunday following allegations of sexual misconduct.

In his resignation letter, Slaton, a Republican, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent his community but said that his resignation was necessary to ensure his constituents’ expectations are met by a new representative.