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This past Wednesday evening is where the Texas Senate has passed the resolution that has outlined around 31 procedural rules for the impeachment trial where the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been suspended, in the aftermath of two days of closed-door breaks.  Legal processions are set to continue on September 5th, and they were opened to the public. In the grander scheme of things, senators are themselves allowed to come in the closed session while there had been no formal action that have been taken during the meetings.

Legal proceedings are starting on September 5th, while it’s opening up to the public. Senators are still allowed to convene in closed session, without any formal action that can be initiated through the meetings.

The varied list of rules have been passed on 25-3 vote with Senators Angela Paxton, Sarah Eckhardt and Bob Hall all voting against the adoption of certain guidelines.

Paxton put out a statement earlier while stating how she’d carry out the duties.

There had not been a matter of questions being properly addressed, through varying levels of participation. All while senators had been opposing participation all as a conflict of interest.

Finally, the rule that had been adopted by the Senate is permitting the senator to sit through the proceedings while not having the ability to vote on whatever matter while taking part in closed sessions and deliberations.

A secondary resolution is requiring the attorney general to face the music and answer about 16 of 20 articles of impeachment while being presented by the Representative Andrew Murr, being the Republican of Junction.

Four remaining articles to consider would show how Paxton’s legal battles would keep going after the eight-year-old securities fraud case, while it would supposedly show an obstruction of justice, all while there had been financial information misreported. Attorneys Rusty Hardin representing the House impeachment managers who are beginning the proceedings by showcasing the evidence they have. 

Paxton is being advised by a legal team, ran by Tony Buzbee, while Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is overlooking witness questioning. Either side has an August 22nd deadline where there has to be witness lists well-filed. Every one of the House impeachment managers and senators are in need of being in attendance to assist in an open session all in accordance to the Texas law while they’re all meeting as a “court of impeachment.” 

The bottom line is that the Senate only requires 21 votes or two-thirds for the chamber of totally removing Paxton from the office, while preventing Paxton holding a position once more.