An investigative committee in the Texas House has recommended the expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, after allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with a 19-year-old legislative aide. The committee found Slaton guilty of abusing his "official capacity" for obstructing the investigation and seeking to influence witnesses. If passed, the expulsion will be the first in 100 years, and the maximum punishment the House can impose for misconduct. A House session next Tuesday will decide whether Slaton should be ousted from his position in the legislature.

The report, based on complaints made by three female legislative employees, including Slaton's aide, found Slaton repeatedly displayed poor judgment in his interactions with young women at the Capitol. The report also revealed Slaton provided alcohol to the two underaged females at a lobbying event early in the session before having sex with his aide, who claimed that Slaton provided her multiple drinks of rum and coke before the incident. Slaton's legal team, however, argued the complaints should be dismissed as the misconduct took place in his residence rather than the workplace.