
Texas AG Sues Houston Over Sanctuary City Ordinance
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Houston's mayor and city council regarding a new sanctuary city ordinance that limits cooperation with ICE agents.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Houston's mayor and city council regarding a new sanctuary city ordinance that limits cooperation with ICE agents.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the University of North Texas (UNT) following allegations that the institution is circumventing the state's ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has received a wave of new endorsements from state lawmakers and candidates as the Texas Senate primary runoff intensifies.
Ken Paxton has declared his intention to remain in the Senate race, regardless of any calls or influence from Donald Trump.

The Texas Senate runoff election between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton is seen as crucial for President Donald Trump's agenda and the Republican Party's control of the Senate.
Ken Paxton, John Cornyn Head to GOP Runoff for Texas Senate WSJ

The Texas Primary elections saw high voter turnout and unexpected political alliances, with Talarico's victory and Cornyn's performance highlighted as significant outcomes.

A masked man was arrested with ammunition outside a party for Republican Ken Paxton following the Texas primary vote, after making a delivery to an employee at the hotel.
How Talarico Won Over Latino Voters to Win the Texas Democratic Senate Primary WSJ
Democrat James Talarico won against Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas state primaries, while Republicans Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed for a runoff.

Officers appeared to find magazines for a rifle when searching his car, but details about why he was taken into custody were not immediately available.

Republican and Democratic Senate candidates, including John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, Jasmine Crockett, and James Talarico, are holding final rallies across Texas in bitter and expensive races.

Traders on Kalshi are increasingly betting that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico will secure their parties’ Senate nominations ahead of Tuesday’s primary.
An opinion piece discusses Ken Paxton's stance as an anti-business Republican.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is actively campaigning against incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary, criticizing Cornyn's effectiveness.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dallas officials, alleging they failed to adequately fund the city's police department in violation of Proposition U.

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate, is reportedly amassing more campaign funds than his Republican opponents. This development comes as Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton continue their own political battles.

Activists at CPAC have endorsed Ken Paxton for the Texas Senate race over John Cornyn, while Senator Ted Cruz has refused to take sides in the high-stakes GOP Senate runoff, citing close ties to both candidates.
The absence of an endorsement from former President Trump is a significant factor in the Texas Senate primary, with candidates like John Cornyn highlighting their support for Trump and Ken Paxton campaigning in areas associated with Mar-a-Lago.
The runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has Republicans worried that infighting ahead of May's primary could make the GOP vulnerable before the general election.
Julie Talarico won over Latino voters in the Texas Democratic Senate Primary, while Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are headed to a GOP runoff for the Texas Senate seat.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed for a bloody runoff, but President Donald Trump wants to end things quickly, promising an endorsement "soon."
He'll face either US Senator John Cornyn or Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the US Senate seat this November. Republicans will be defending their 53-47 majority.
Ken Paxton, John Cornyn Head to GOP Runoff for Texas Senate WSJ
State Representative James Talarico has secured the Texas Senate Democratic nomination, while Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton are headed for a runoff election.

The race between Cornyn and the scandal-ridden Ken Paxton risks the Senate seat in blood-red Texas falling into the Democrats’ hands

Texas showdowns between Republicans John Cornyn v Ken Paxton as well as Democrats James Talarico v Jasmine Crockett have made US Senate seat most expensive primary on record Welcome to the start of…

Texas AG Ken Paxton calls for better immigration vetting after a shooting in Austin left three dead. The suspect allegedly wore a "Property of Allah" shirt.
Opinion | Ken Paxton, Anti-Business Republican WSJ
An opinion piece from the Wall Street Journal discusses Ken Paxton, characterizing him as an anti-business Republican.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who fled Sharia law, has endorsed Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, for re-election in a critical Senate race that could determine whether the GOP retains its majority.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has publicly supported an ivermectin advocate in their legal challenge against the Texas Medical Board, highlighting an ongoing controversy over medical treatments and regulatory authority.
An opinion piece discusses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's position or actions regarding Lululemon yoga pants, hinting at a potential legal or political controversy.

Senator John Cornyn has received 17 new endorsements from Texas Republicans, intensifying his bitter primary runoff battle against Ken Paxton for a critical Texas seat.

GOP Rep. Eric Burlison of Missouri endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Lone Star State Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff.

Ken Paxton has declared he will remain in the Texas Senate race, even if President Trump endorses his rival John Cornyn in the upcoming GOP primary runoff.
Ken Paxton, John Cornyn Head to GOP Runoff for Texas Senate WSJ

The president said on Truth Social that he will call for the candidate who does not receive his endorsement to drop out of the race, which is heading to a runoff.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are set to continue their duel in the race for the GOP nomination in Texas, with a runoff setting up a final battle in May.
Ken Paxton, John Cornyn Head to GOP Runoff for Texas Senate WSJ

Rep. Wesley Hunt vowed a comeback after finishing third in Texas Senate Republican primary behind John Cornyn and Ken Paxton on Tuesday.

Party worries a victory by Maga darling Ken Paxton over John Cornyn would open door to Democrats in red state Four-term Republican US senator John Cornyn is fighting for his political life against…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said President Donald Trump "did the right thing" with Operation Epic Fury, while Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, was on Air Force One when he gave the order.

Texas GOP voters express a desire for a 'fighter' in the Senate primary, with Attorney General Ken Paxton leading polls against Senator John Cornyn.
Opinion | Ken Paxton, Anti-Business Republican WSJ

An appeals court has allowed Texas to enforce its law restricting drag shows in the presence of minors, a ruling celebrated by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his campaign efforts in his bid for a Senate seat, challenging incumbent GOP Senator John Cornyn.