Earlier this week a video of Texas House Speaker went viral that appears to show the speaker slurring his words. Now Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking Phelan to step down.
The speaker returned to presiding over the House shortly after Paxton released the statement as lawmakers continued working through bills.
Paxton also asked the House General Investigating Committee, which include allies of Phelan, to look into the matter. On Tuesday afternoon, the committee was holding a closed hearing in the Capitol although it was not clear why. The House parliamentarian was seen leaving the room after spending about 30 minutes inside.
Paxton is under FBI investigation over accusations by several former aides who accused him of corruption and improperly using his office to help a donor. Paxton has denied the allegations and in February That money, however, is contingent on House lawmakers approving using taxpayer money for the settlement. Phelan has previously expressed unease with taxpayers footing the bill. Watching the Speaker be this wasted is absolutely unacceptable.
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