Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed a second interim attorney general ahead of Republican Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment on allegations of misconduct and crimes, the governor’s office announced Monday.
Angela Colmenero will step in as the state’s top lawyer on an interim basis starting Friday while Mr. Paxton awaits a trial in the state Senate that could result in his permanent removal, the office said.
Mr. Paxton’s impeachment hearing begins Sept. 5 in the Texas Senate. If two-thirds of Senators agree on the Articles of Impeachment, Mr. Paxton would be removed from office. Mr. Paxton was reelected Texas Attorney General in November 2022, and the seat does not come up for reelection until November 2026….