The House impeachment managers faced a high bar: convincing enough Republican senators to vote against their own political self-interest.

The impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate is now underway. The case is centered on Paxton’s extramarital affair and a series of crimes impeachment managers allege he committed to cover it up.

Who are the key players in the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton?

The impeachment trial that starts Tuesday is expected to center on Paxton’s infidelity, and could air out the sordid details of the staunch, Christian conservative’s life as he sits just yards away from his wife, and her 30 Senate colleagues.

Under rules previously adopted by the Texas Senate, the trial will feature crucial votes on dismissing articles of impeachment as well as testimony under oath, private deliberations by senator-jurors and votes conducted without debate or discussion.

The impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate has concluded its first day on Tuesday in Austin.

The suspended attorney general has been ordered to appear in the Texas Senate chamber to answer to 16 allegations of misconduct that were approved by the House in May.

In the lead up to Tuesday’s trial, Patrick has been under tremendous scrutiny and pressure as Paxton allies and opponents search for signs of which way he may be leaning

Senators who will act as jurors in the impeachment trial of the attorney general are being lobbied and targeted by political groups.

Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled shortly after his trial begins.