"Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick Imposes Gag Order in Paxton Impeachment Trial"

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate, citing concerns that "out-of-court statements" by both sides could jeopardize the trial's impartiality. The order prohibits parties involved from making statements that could prejudice the trial, including opinions on the articles of impeachment, statements about witnesses, and information about evidence. Violators can face contempt of court charges and penalties. The gag order follows weeks of tension between the two camps, and critics argue that it further obscures the impeachment deliberations.