Republican lawmakers in the state are also working to change how elections are overseen in the Texas' largest county. A final vote in the state senate will decide his fate. Texas' top law enforcement official, Attorney General Ken Paxton, has been removed - at least temporarily - from his post by fellow Republicans, following years of allegations concerning ethical lapses and criminal conduct. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to reporters in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on April 26, 2022. Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter. Connect: Email the show at Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Good governance advocates have raised concerns that the new rules could jeopardize election integrity in one of the nation's most populous metropolitan areas.

Putting The 'Ex' In Texas? AG Ken Paxton Faces Permanent Removal : The NPR Politics Podcast Texas' top law enforcement official, Attorney General Ken Paxton, has been removed - at least temporarily - from his post by fellow Republicans, following years of allegations concerning ethical lapses and criminal conduct.

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