"Texas Lt. Gov. Requests State Auditor to Review Ken Paxton Impeachment and Acquittal"

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested a full financial audit of the impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas. Patrick wants the state auditor to determine the total amount of expenditures, encumbrances, and future unpaid obligations related to the trial. This request comes after Paxton was acquitted of all impeachment charges. The audit aims to detail all expenses, including those for investigators, travel, food, and lodging. The request follows a contentious relationship between the House and Senate, as well as the Texas GOP's far-right and slightly-more-moderate wings.