AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A state lawmaker from North Texas is asking the state legislature to investigate if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton played a role in this week’s breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Democrat State Representative Chris Turner of Grand Prairie said Thursday that Paxton riled up the crowd while speaking at a Stop the Steal rally in D.C. ahead of the breach.
“Paxton has played a major role in creating the national crisis that culminated with the first breach of our nation’s capital since the War of 1812,” said Turner. “Paxton’s actions would be shameful for any elected official, but are especially so for the top law enforcement officer of the state. Even today, Paxton has used social media to spread lies about yesterday’s acts of violence and insurrection.”
According to Turner, Paxton could be partially responsible for the violence at the Capitol by filing what he called a “fraudulent lawsuit” with the Supreme Court over alleged election fraud.
“As the 87th Legislature quickly approaches, it is our duty as legislators to consider all options at our disposal to hold this out-of-control Attorney General accountable,” Turner said. “The Legislature has a wide array of tools at its disposal, including, but not limited to: passing legislation that limits the jurisdiction of the OAG, reducing appropriations to his office, restricting use of funds appropriated, censure and impeachment. Everything needs to be on the table, because Ken Paxton has abused his power in an effort to subvert the will of the American people.”
Paxton did not respond for comment. The legislative session starts next week.
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