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Kelly Hancock: “Republicans came very close to convicting Attorney General…”

Featuring: Kelly Hancock, Republican | State Senator, Texas, District 9

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Republican State Senator Kelly Hancock discusses votes to convict Texas AG

Published | Video Starts at 01:02

… Ken Paxton's top former deputies, all conservatives he hired for his office, proved to be overwhelming. Hancock said he couldn't justify reasonable doubt. I didn't want to send a message … Republicans came very close to convicting Attorney General Ken Paxton on the impeachment articles. … he received a flood of supportive emails, texts, and phone calls. But there was one in particular that stands out to him. My daughter texted me on my way home. (01:02–01:08)

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Asserts that Republicans nearly convicted Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial.

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