"Silencing Participants: Paxton Impeachment Faces Gag Order"

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued a gag order prohibiting anyone involved in Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial from speaking publicly about it. The order applies to court members, House representatives, witnesses, attorneys, and employees of any party involved. The order cites concerns about jeopardizing Paxton's right to a fair trial and criticizes inflammatory language used by both sides in the press. The order prohibits a wide range of public statements related to the trial, including expected testimony, evidence, and opinions on the merits of the impeachment articles. The trial is set to begin on September 5th.