"Impeachment Trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton Faces Gag Order Amid Controversial Remarks"

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who will oversee Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, issued a gag order scolding lawyers on both sides for making "inflammatory" public comments ahead of the September proceedings. The order led Paxton's lead attorney to cancel a news conference. Paxton, who has been accused of abuse of office, will not testify in his impeachment trial. A real estate developer involved in the case has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges, and Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton will not be allowed to vote in the trial.