Breaking news: Ken Paxton is acquitted in impeachment trial

The Texas attorney general was acquitted after a nine-day trial.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 16, 2023 BREAKING NEWS Jordan Vonderhaar for The New York Times Texas senators voted to acquit the state attorney general, Ken Paxton, in his impeachment trial. The trial focused on allegations of corruption and divided the Republican Party in Texas. Mr. Paxton, who had been suspended during the trial, was set to immediately resume his position. Read more. Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018