Politically, all indications point to the publicly silent Gov. [[Greg Abbott]] as being behind this unprecedented ambush impeachment, because [[Trump]]-endorsed Paxton would likely defeat open-border Abbott in his primary in 2026. Two [[conservative]]s challenged Abbott in 2022 for failing to secure the border and obstructing other conservative policies, and Abbott won only by obtaining Trump's endorsement which Abbott will not have for reelection in 2026. Abbott misuses his [[Texas oligarchy]] to exert control over Texas Republican legislators, who face a deprival of campaign funds and a well-funded primary challenger if they cross Abbott. | Politically, all indications point to the publicly silent Gov. [[Greg Abbott]] as being behind this unprecedented ambush impeachment, because [[Trump]]-endorsed Paxton would likely defeat open-border Abbott in his primary in 2026. Two [[conservative]]s challenged Abbott in 2022 for failing to secure the border and obstructing other conservative policies, and Abbott won only by obtaining Trump's endorsement which Abbott will not have for reelection in 2026. Abbott misuses his [[Texas oligarchy]] to exert control over Texas Republican legislators, who face a deprival of campaign funds and a well-funded primary challenger if they cross Abbott. |