The Texas state House on Sat. voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, teeing up a contentious Senate trial. (Axios)

The chamber voted 121–23 to adopt 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton; 60 Republicans voted in favor of the measure.

The GOP-led House General Investigating Committee introduced the articles last week, citing Paxton's "abuse of office."

What is Paxton being charged with? The House panel accused Paxton of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction. (Axios)

The panel opened a probe after Paxton asked the legislature in March for $3.3M to settle a whistleblower lawsuit. (TT)

In 2020, eight officials reported Paxton to the FBI, alleging that he abused his office to help donor Nate Paul. (TT)

According to the Texas Tribune, Paxton used his office to intervene in a lawsuit between Paul and a non-profit.

Paxton also tipped Paul off on ongoing federal and state investigations into his real estate business. (Texas Tribune)

In exchange, Paul gifted Paxton $20K+ in home renovations and hired his mistress, among other gifts. (Texas Tribune)

Paxton fired four of the whistleblowers, who then sued him for violating the Texas Whistleblower Act. (Texas Tribune)

In Feb., Paxton agreed to a $3.3M settlement with the whistleblowers. (Axios)

What's next? Well, the Texas Senate is set to start a trial on Aug. 28. In the meantime, Paxton has been suspended. (Axios)