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politics2 years ago

"Texas Governor Appoints Angela Colmenero as Interim Attorney General Amidst Ken Paxton's Suspension"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Colmenero, his deputy chief of staff, as the interim attorney general while Ken Paxton remains suspended pending an impeachment trial. Colmenero, who previously served under Abbott during his tenure as attorney general, will officially assume the role on Friday. John Scott, who was initially appointed as interim attorney general, is being replaced for undisclosed reasons. Paxton's legal team has stated that he will not testify in the upcoming trial, which is set to begin on September 5.

via Austin American-Statesman|
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politics2 years ago

"Texas Governor Appoints New Interim Attorney General Amidst Paxton Impeachment Trial"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Colmenero, a longtime aide, as the second interim attorney general following the impeachment of Ken Paxton. Colmenero, who previously served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff, will replace John Scott, the former Texas secretary of state, effective Friday. The appointment comes as the Texas Senate prepares to conduct impeachment proceedings against Paxton, who has been accused of misconduct and lawbreaking.

via The Texas Tribune|
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politics2 years ago

"Gov. Abbott appoints Angela Colmenero as interim Attorney General amidst Paxton impeachment trial"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed his deputy chief of staff, Angela Colmenero, as the interim Attorney General of Texas. Colmenero will assume the role on July 14, following the departure of John Scott, who was appointed interim AG in May. Abbott praised Scott for his service and stated that Colmenero's experience in state government and litigation will be valuable as she oversees the Texas Attorney General's Office during the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Ken Paxton. The appointment was made under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution, which allows for provisional appointments in cases of suspension.

via KXAN.com|
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