Texas Governor. Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Colmenero to serve as the new interim attorney general, effective July 14th.
Colmenero replaces John Scott, who was appointed by Abbott on May 31 after Attorney General Ken Paxton was suspended from office following his impeachment in the Texas House of Representatives.
In a statement, Abbott said, "John Scott faithfully executed his duties as the interim attorney general of Texas, and I thank him for his leadership in stepping up to serve his fellow Texans in this role. Today, under authorities granted by the Texas Constitution, I appoint Angela Colmenero to serve as interim attorney general of Texas. In addition to her time in the Office of the Governor, Angela served under me in the Texas Attorney General’s Office and has firsthand experience on how the agency operates. Angela's record of experience in state government and expertise in litigation will help her oversee the Texas Attorney General's Office and serve as our state’s top law enforcement officer as the Texas Senate conducts impeachment proceedings."