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Texas Republican Resigns Just Hours Before Sexual Misconduct Expulsion Vote

‘DISTURBING AND DISGUSTING’

The state Legislature was weighing whether to expel him over allegations of sexual misconduct with a 19-year-old intern.

Chris Hippensteel
Chris Hippensteel
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Chris Hippensteel

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