Lawmakers are expected to return to the capitol at 1 p.m. Oct. 9, Abbott said. He also asked them to prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates from private employers.
Four of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former top deputies said they would resume their legal fight against their former boss in “a real court.” Paxton was acquitted of 16 impeachment charges Sept. 16.
After eight days of testimony, Texas senators acquitted Paxton of charges alleging he abused his office to benefit a campaign donor and retaliated against former employees.
The suspended attorney general is accused of abusing his office to help a friend and campaign donor. Senators will vote whether to convict him on each individual article of impeachment.