Conflict of Interest: Texas Sen. Angela Paxton Barred from Voting in Husband's Impeachment Trial

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of Attorney General Ken Paxton, is barred from voting in the impeachment trial that could lead to her husband’s permanent removal from office, the Republican-controlled Senate decided Wednesday. The rule settles a question that has loomed over the Texas Capitol since Ken Paxton last month became just the third sitting official to be impeached in Texas’ nearly 200-year history. Angela Paxton is required to attend the proceedings but is prohibited from participating in any way, including closed session or deliberations.