Texas AG Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial Could Wrap Up by Week’s End

The second week of the impeachment trial for suspended Texas AG Ken Paxton resumes with testimony from a fifth witness.

House lawyer Rusty Hardin speaks with advisers and prosecutors ahead of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 6, 2023. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

The historic impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton resumed Monday with testimony from Mark Penley, who previously served as deputy attorney general for criminal justice.

Mr. Penley is the fifth witness for the House impeachment managers who have accused Mr. Paxton of using his office to help Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, who was under investigation by the FBI for actions relating to his business, World Class Holdings.