The Republican-led House impeached the attorney general on 20 articles last month, making him only the third high-ranking official to be impeached in the state’s history.
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The Supreme Court has ruled against Alabama's defense of an electoral map drawn by the state's Republican-dominated legislature. Black voters had challenged the law as racially discriminatory.
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Pat Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network. He also hosted The 700 Club and drew controversy for comments that were often seen as anti-gay and racially insensitive.
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Lawmakers also approved a $15 million grant program to improve local mental health options for children and families.
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Successful bills this session focused on the shortage of nurses in Texas and on eliminating the tax on feminine hygiene products.
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Lawmakers passed bills to fund state-approved instructional materials, as well as requiring armed security in schools.
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Senators have been publicly silent, citing their role as jurors with a weighty decision: Whether to remove one of the state’s top Republicans from office.
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