In February, Paxton agreed to settle a whistleblower lawsuit brought by former aides who accused him of corruption. The House Investigating Committee intends to call up a vote to impeach Paxton at 1 p.m. We will all be responsible as any juror would be, if that turns out to be, and I think the members will do their duty,” he said.
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Patrick said Texas senators would approach the trial like any juror would. “I’m not at liberty to say anything beyond that because I will be presiding over that case and the senators, all 31 senators, will have a vote, and we’ll set the rules for that trial as we go forward.” So here, if that comes, it goes to the Texas Senate and there will be a trial conducted,” Patrick told “Inside Texas Politics” reporter Jason Whitley. government, when there was an impeachment it came to the U.S. Speaking on Dallas-Fort Worth ABC television affiliate WFAA’s “Inside Texas Politics” program, he laid out the process. Dan Patrick, who serves as president of the Senate, on Thursday made his first public comments about the process. Removal requires a two-thirds majority vote. Paxton could be removed from office or acquitted. If that happens, a “trial” will take place in the Texas Senate. The next step in the process is a vote by the 149-member House. Impeachment proceedings against Paxton were triggered by an investigation after he requested Texas taxpayers cover a $3.3 million settlement with whistleblowers.Patrick, the president of the Senate, would not vote.Dan Patrick, in an interview with WFAA's "Inside Texas Politics," explained the process and said senators would "do their duty"
If that happens, a "trial" will be triggered in the Texas Senate. The Texas House on Saturday afternoon will vote on whether to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Board of Trustees will be convening a meeting to review this matter and take appropriate action. Until more facts are confirmed, no further information can be shared. According to the detective, Superintendent Michael Stevens was taken into custody. "On June 1, 2023, the District was contacted by a detective with the Harris County Sherriff’s Department. "As you can see by this sting operation, there are dangerous predators out there grooming our children and can cause great harm." "You must make it a priority to know what your children on doing online," Rosen said. Meanwhile, Itasca ISD has announced a special meeting Monday to discuss the arrest and Stevens' future with the district.Īuthorities are sending a warning to parents. Stevens is being held on a $100,000 bond. "These predators were online surfing and looking for children," Rosen said. The Harris County constables said they released video and pictures of all seven defendants because they believe there are victims out there. He got comfortable with what he was doing." "He was actually videotaping himself at his job and place of work. "The superintendent really was shocking," Rosen said. "The defendant asked would you date or play around, have fun with a guy who looks like me?" Investigators also said he sent explicit photos of himself. The defendant asked "Am I too old for you? So, you’re okay with my age? I’m probably too old for you. "On several occasions, the defendant advised that he wanted to meet the undercover persona for sex and mentioned traveling to Houston during the summer and getting a hotel room, the prosecutor said.ĭetectives said Stevens believed the undercover agent he was talking to was a 15-year-old girl and referred to her age multiple times. They very easily could have been talking to a young person," Rosen said.Ī Harris County prosecutor read the probable cause affidavit outlining the case against Stevens at his hearing. "It just so happens we were fortunate that these predators were talking to law enforcement. Multiple Law enforcement agencies conducted a 6-month undercover operation posing at teenage girls on social media apps. He was arrested Thursday by Harris County constables in front of his office next to the High School. He’s charged with solicitation of a minor. He was currently the Itasca School District Superintendent.Įarly Friday morning, Stevens was arraigned in the Harris County Jail. Investigators said he worked as a teacher, a coach and a principal in various North Texas districts including Mesquite ISD and Vernon ISD. Stevens has been around children for most of his career.
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