The impeachment trial of Texas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton cost state taxpayers $4.3 million, according to recently released records.
The settlement amount is $1 million more than the proposed $3.3. million settlement reached earlier this year between the Office of the Attorney General and fired staffers who sued for wrongful termination.
Their claims became the basis for the impeachment allegations levied against Paxton.
In September, after the Texas Senate rejected all 20 articles of impeachment exonerating Paxton, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a blistering rebuke of the House Managers.
He also called for an audit of all state legislative impeachment-related expenses and sent an official request to the state auditor to issue a report.