"Gov. Abbott appoints Angela Colmenero as interim Attorney General amidst Paxton impeachment trial"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed his deputy chief of staff, Angela Colmenero, as the interim Attorney General of Texas. Colmenero will assume the role on July 14, following the departure of John Scott, who was appointed interim AG in May. Abbott praised Scott for his service and stated that Colmenero's experience in state government and litigation will be valuable as she oversees the Texas Attorney General's Office during the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Ken Paxton. The appointment was made under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution, which allows for provisional appointments in cases of suspension.