Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on his supporters to “peacefully” protest at the state Capitol ahead of an expected impeachment vote Saturday afternoon that threatens to oust the state’s top prosecutor over alleged wrongdoings.
Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Paxton decried the state’s efforts to remove him from office as an “illegal impeachment scheme,” arguing the move will “inflict lasting damage on the Texas House” and disenfranchise the voters who returned him to office as attorney general just months ago. The Republican lawmaker was elected to a third term in November.
“I want to invite my fellow citizens and friends to peacefully come let their voices be heard at the Capitol,” Paxton said. “Exercise your right to petition your government. Let’s restore the power of this great state to the people instead of to the politicians.”…