After sparring over the attorney general's impeachment, state lawmakers return to Austin next month for a special session focused on school vouchers. It could get messy.
Ken Paxton speaks with his attorney, Tony Buzbee in the Texas Senate chambers on the first day of his impeachment trial.
“This doesn’t set up a good situation for governing, particularly going into a special session on something as contentious as vouchers or school choice,” said Sherri Greenberg, assistant dean for State and Local Government Engagement at University of Texas at Austin’s School of Public Affairs. When the articles of impeachment were sent to the Senate, Patrick stayed uncharacteristically quiet, even puttingBut Patrick broke that silence immediately after the Senate voted to acquit Paxton of all impeachment charges — and he didn’t hold anything back.
Phelan swiftly responded to Patrick’s accusations, saying Patrick attacked “the House for standing up against corruption.” These differences will likely impact how both chambers work with each other in October — especially considering disagreements over vouchers aren’t limited to the men at the top.Brandon Rottinghaus, political science professor at the University of Houston
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