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- ↑ "Andrew Murr - Legislative Reference Library of Texas". texas.gov. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ↑ Despart, Zack. Republican Rep. Andrew Murr, who led impeachment of Ken Paxton, won’t seek reelection, Texas Tribune , November 21, 2023.
- ↑ Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives Andrew Murr". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ↑ "Andrew Murr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ↑ Downen, Robert (May 9, 2023). "Texas House expels Bryan Slaton, first member ousted since 1927". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ↑ Staff, Texas Tribune (May 27, 2023). "Live updates: Now impeached, Ken Paxton blasts House vote". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ↑ Downey, Patrick Svitek and Renzo (May 29, 2023). "Texas House names Ken Paxton impeachment managers; Senate trial will start by Aug. 28". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
