Convenience Big Store: Texas House panel recommends expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton

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By Brady Stone
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House to vote to expel lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct

A panel of House lawmakers is unanimously recommending the chamber vote to expel state Rep. Bryan Slaton, after finding he engaged in "inappropriate sexual conduct" with a 19-year-old intern who previously worked in his office.

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