Embattled North Texas GOP Rep. Bryan Slaton resigned on Monday, on the eve of a scheduled House vote on whether he should be expelled for inappropriate sexual...
It was necessary to expel Slaton despite his resignation because the Texas Constitution has a “holdover provision” that says an officer of the state should continue to perform duties until a qualified successor is seated, said Junction GOP Rep. Andrew Murr, head of the House’s ethics and investigatory panel.
“Expulsion of a member of this body is a rare and serious action,” Phelan, R-Beaumont, later said from the dais. “Mr. Slaton’s predatory behavior merits such a consequence.” “We cannot ensure we won’t have someone try to do something again, but today, we are going to ensure that this process [continues,] that we will have their back,” Geren said of victims.
Slaton, R-Royse City, noted that “it has been an honor” to represent District 2, where he won elections in 2020 and last year.”There is no apology here,” he said.Rep. Steve Toth, R-The Woodlands, described the letter as “inconceivable.”
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