Paxton came into office as attorney general in 2015 under a cloud.
The latest big investigation into Paxton's actions is one that involves accusations made by Paxton's deputies in the attorney general's office.
Paxton claimed, without proof, that it's "Not uncommon" for Phelan to be intoxicated while leading the House.
Paxton fired four OAG employees who were whistleblowers to the FBI. They were protected by state law but Paxton fired them.
The vote in the House was overwhelmingly against Paxton.
The 20 articles of impeachment mainly stem from allegations made against Paxton in a whistleblower suit filed by four of his top aides who reported him to law enforcement for allegedly taking bribes and abusing the power of his office to help a friend and campaign donor, Nate Paul.
The articles allege the attorney general took a series of unlawful actions to benefit Paul against the advice of his aides in exchange for renovations on his $1 million Austin home and a job hookup for a woman with whom Paxton allegedly had an affair, The accusations against Paxton include intervening in a civil suit that did not involve the AG's office, pressuring staff to issue favorable legal opinions, providing Paul with a confidential FBI report and launching a baseless investigation with an unapproved attorney.
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