Meanwhile, in Texas

FBI arrests businessman at center of alleged crimes in Paxton's impeachment case.

If you read one thing: Nate Paul, the real estate investor accused of bribing Attorney General Ken Paxton, is in the Travis County jail on an FBI hold for a felony crime, according to jail records that do not indicate the charges he faces.

How is Paul connected to Paxton’s impeachment?

Paxton’s impeachment is based on allegations, initially reported to law enforcement by several of his now former aides, that he took a series of actions abusing the authority of his office to help Paul.

In exchange, the Texas House’s articles of impeachment allege, Paxton received help with home renovations as well as a job for a woman with whom he allegedly was having an extramarital affair.

What is the FBI’s role?

The FBI has reportedly been investigating the situation since the whistleblowers first made their report in October 2020.

Paul was booked at 4:25 p.m. on a felony charge, though the type is listed as "undetermined" on jail records. It's unclear whether Paul's arrest has anything to do with Paxton.

(Houston Chronicle newsletter)

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