What is the Sam Houston Bible and why was it used at Paxton's trial?
During the swearing-in ceremonies at Texas Attorney General 's impeachment trial, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick used the Sam Houston Bible. Patrick sa...
During the swearing-in ceremonies at Texas Attorney General 's impeachment trial, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick used the Sam Houston Bible. Patrick said due to the significance of the occasion he brought out the Bible that the Texas judicial branch has used for over 150 years. The Bible was believed to be owned by Sam Houston and was used at his swearing-in as President of the Republic of Texas in 1941. Later he personally gifted the book to the Supreme Court of The Republic of Texas. On the inside cover, an elaborate inscription reads "Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas, 184-".