Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rejects pending house impeachment vote

AUSTIN (CBSNewsTexas.com) - In a rare news conference before Texas reporters, Attorney General Ken Paxton blasted Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan and the General Investigating committee for recommending 20 articles of impeachment against him. "They are showcasing their absolute contempt for the electoral process," Paxton said. He made his comments the day before state representatives will start considering impeaching him at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Paxton said Republican leaders and Democrats in the House were going against voters who just elected him to a third term. "By proceeding with the...