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==Background==
==Background==
The issues surrounding Paxton, which form the basis for the impeachment and proposed removal, can be divided into two areas: matters related to his indictment on securities fraud charges (under state, not Federal, laws), and matters related to his relationship with Natin (Nate) Paul, a political donor, and allegations that Office of Attorney General (OAG) resources were used for Paul's political benefit.
The issues surrounding Paxton, which form the basis for the impeachment and proposed removal, can be divided into two areas: matters related to his indictment on securities fraud charges (under state, not Federal, laws), and matters related to his relationship with Natin (Nate) Paul, a political donor, and allegations that Office of Attorney General (OAG) resources were used for Paul's political benefit.