In 1917, lawmakers debated the extent of their constitutional authority before they convicted Gov. James “Pa” Ferguson and removed him from office.
Miriam Ma Ferguson served as the 29th and 32nd governor of Texas. Her husband, James Pa Ferguson, was the 26th governor. His term was cut short after he was impeached and removed from office in 1917., The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
This man didn’t deserve to hold office in Texas, members said. In his statements, Ferguson made it a matter of senators’ morality. It’s been more than a century since Ferguson was the first Texas public official to be impeached and convicted of his crimes while he was serving as Texas governor. History is repeating:Now, the intraparty fight that will determine the political future ofThe seismic shockwaves felt throughout the Texas political sphere this week echo Ferguson’s impeachment and removal.
Ferguson considered the office his property that was being taken from him without due process. He was uncooperative during the trial, repeatedly declining to answer questions. In his closing statement, Ferguson claimed the university and the Legislature were targeting him for wanting to put more funds toward rural schools. He shrugged off accountability, saying he was certain of impeachment because of Martin Crane, a former senator, lieutenant governor and attorney general who was overseeing the trial.
In a legal response, Ferguson said some of the accusations against him related to events that happened before he was elected and took office, so he could not legally be impeached for those charges. A representative for PaxtonEven when the decision to convict was made, by a vote of 25-3, senators weren’t sure if they should or could remove him from office.
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