"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.