Gutierrez: “Texas cannot take any more lies, scams, or neglect”
For Immediate Release: September 16, 2023
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Republican Texas Senate acquitted indicted Attorney General Ken Paxton on all articles of impeachment. A bipartisan coalition voted to impeach, but failed to reach the 21 votes necessary for impeachment and removal.
Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez, who voted to impeach Ken Paxton, released the following statement:
“A broken and corrupt system allowed Ken Paxton to abuse the powers of his office. Hard-right Republicans decided today that it’s okay to take bribes and lie to the public, as long as you are the Republican Attorney General of Texas. People elected to office are sworn to an oath to protect all the citizens under their charge, not their ultra wealthy, well-connected friends. Today, Texas Republicans decided that the corruption and lies of people like Ken Paxton and Ted Cruz are fine by them,” stated Senator Roland Gutierrez.
“Texas cannot take any more lies, scams, or neglect from Republican charlatans. Our system is broken by Republicans who are only paying lip service to our families while looking out for themselves.”
“This is the same cover up I saw in Uvalde, Texas is riddled with it. I am going to keep fighting corruption in the State of Texas. I’m mad as hell and I know plenty of Texans who feel that way too. I’m ready to get back out there and work to get our state back on the right track.”
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