AG Paxton calls for Dade Phelan's resignation after slurred speech episode.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is claiming that House Speaker Dade Phelan was intoxicated and now is calling for his resignation following this legislative session.In a surprise move, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling for House Speaker Dade Phelan's resignation at the end of this legislative session.
In a statement released by the attorney general today, he says,"His conduct has negatively impacted the legislative process and constitutes a failure to live up to his duty to the public."
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