The impeachment of Paxton has resulted in a split between [[conservative]] Republicans and others who are dependent on the [[Texas oligarchy]]. Both sides recognize that Paxton's actions and lawsuits against [[Biden Administration]] officials and Federal agencies, claiming overreach into state matters, have had a fair level of success in the courts, and are beneficial to overarching Republican goals of keeping the state politically conservative and desirable as a relocation destination for businesses and individuals (and, as a side benefit, maintaining Republican control over state politics, which the Republicans have managed to accomplish for nearly two decades). Both sides also recognize that he has had long-standing legal and other issues involving very serious matters: | The impeachment of Paxton has resulted in a split between [[conservative]] Republicans and others who are dependent on the [[Texas oligarchy]]. Both sides recognize that Paxton's actions and lawsuits against [[Biden Administration]] officials and Federal agencies, claiming overreach into state matters, have had a fair level of success in the courts, and are beneficial to overarching Republican goals of keeping the state politically conservative and desirable as a relocation destination for businesses and individuals (and, as a side benefit, maintaining Republican control over state politics, which the Republicans have managed to accomplish for nearly two decades). Both sides also recognize that he has had long-standing legal and other issues involving very serious matters: |