The campaign for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent an email Wednesday urging supporters to make donations. The email was signed by Paxton and compares him to Davy Crockett.
"Right here in Texas, he fought for freedom and died in the Battle of the Alamo--and became an American hero," Paxton wrote. "I'm sure if Davy Crockett could do it all again, he would. I'm no different."
The email was first reported by the Dallas Morning News.
"We're only a few days away from one of the toughest fights of my entire career," Paxton wrote.
The Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to suspend Paxton and refer the case to the Senate for trial in May. All 23 who voted against impeachment were Republicans, but 60 Republicans voted in favor.
Paxton's fundraising letter included links to donate amounts ranging from $25 to $500. He said he has been successful in 91% of his cases "in defense of Texas and our conservative values."
"With your help, I can be back in office by the end of the month," Paxton wrote.
When the trial in the Texas Senate started Tuesday, Paxton pleaded not guilty to all 16 articles of impeachment the Senate is considering. Paxton has not returned to the trial since then.
Charges include violating his duty, bribery, obstruction of justice and taking "adverse personnel action" against employees who were fired after reporting him to the FBI.
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