Jurors Begin Deliberations in AG Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial

Closing arguments were presented Friday morning in the historic impeachment trial against the state’s top lawyer.
Jurors Begin Deliberations in AG Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial
Attorney Tony Buzbee cross examines witness Jeff Mateer during the impeachment trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 6, 2023. Eric Gay/AP Photo
Jana J. Pruet
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The Texas Senate jury has begun deliberations in the historic impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick dismissed the jurors to the deliberation room, where they will be required to remain until they are ready to vote or until 8 p.m.

The jury will vote on each of the 16 articles Mr. Paxton is facing and the vote will be taken on the Senate floor.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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