A similar split appeared to be present among the senators, based on their votes on the pretrial motions to dismiss on Tuesday.
The rest were mixed, but a two-thirds majority supported the trial, suggesting a desire to hear the evidence.
Mr. Paul, who was indicted on federal financial fraud charges in June, has denied any wrongdoing.
Mr. Paxton, who has been under state indictment for securities fraud since 2015, pleaded not guilty to all the articles of impeachment on Tuesday.
Mr. Mateer and others confronted Mr. Paxton about what seemed to be his unusual concern for legal matters involving Mr. Paul.
Persons:
Paxton, Paul, Mr, Mateer, “, Nate Paul, ”
Organizations:
. Six Republicans, Court, Capital, Mitte Foundation
Locations:
Travis County, Central Texas