AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after the Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton were delivered to the Texas Senate:

“Today, the Texas Senate received Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Senate will follow its constitutional duty and I appointed a committee to develop proposed rules and procedures for the matter.

“When the rules are drafted, a date will be set for when the Senate will resolve into a court of impeachment to consider the articles.”

 
Special Committee to Recommend Rules and Procedures for Court of Impeachment:
Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, Chair
Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, Vice Chair
Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe
Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton
Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston
Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford
Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas