Texas Senator Angela Paxton Barred from Voting in Husband's Impeachment Trial by State Senate

The Texas Senate has passed new rules that bar State Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, from voting in her husband's upcoming impeachment proceedings. The new rules were passed by a vote of 25-3 and state that the spouses of members of the court cannot vote in impeachment proceedings. Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House of Representatives last month for alleged misconduct, including allegations that he used his office to favor the interests of a prominent donor.