Failin Phelan

The Harris County Republican Party takes a big step in supporting the Orange County Censure of House Speaker Dade Phelan, now known as “Failin’ Phelan”. Censure is technical under RPT Rule 44 and there are two schools of thought. September 20, 2023 The fall out of the Ken Paxton impeachment continues. The Harris County Republican
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Failin Phelan

Rusty Hardin Direct Examination of Brandon Cammack, Cross examination by Dan Cogdell. Then you have Derek Hollingsworth and Andy Drumheller lurking in the background. September 12, 2023 Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial – Day 6 started late. The House called Brandon Cammack, who testified with his lawyers, Derek Hollingsworth and Andy Drumheller, lurking in the background.
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Failin Phelan

Notes from the trial September 6,2023 It is what we thought is was – a conspiracy to commit a coup against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Yesterday, for the first time since this saga began, the public finally heard testimony under oath about the actual facts. Here’s what we know about the Paxton Impeachment Trial:
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Failin Phelan

All impeachment charges against Ken Paxton should be dismissed because of something called the “Prior Election Doctrine” also known as the “Fairness Doctrine” or the “Prior Term Doctrine.” I prefer calling it the Prior Election Doctrine because I believe that this term is more reflective of the intent. Fairness implies that someone using it may
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