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A rhetorical analysis of the numerous political stones cast from the Texas attorney general's office during his run for U.S. Senate

Texas Observer

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Republican runoff: Who is running for Place 3 and what to know

The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Alison Fox and Thomas Smith are in the runoff for Place 3’s Republican nominee.

The Texas Tribune

What's the Point of Telling Middle Schoolers Not To Commit Adultery?

Texas might have the right to post the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, but it shouldn't bother.

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Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more

Texas’ next top lawyer will take over a key driver of the conservative legal movement. We revisited the major issues in an updated Q&A with the two remaining Republican candidates.

The Texas Tribune

Texas attorney general’s office under scrutiny for letting donors use hotel room bookings

The attorney general’s office reallocated taxpayer-funded rooms to donors and other private citizens, some of whom initially failed to cover the cost of the stay.

The Texas Tribune

Masked man arrested with ammo outside party for Republican Ken Paxton after primary vote

The man arrested was making a delivery to an employee at the hotel

The Independent UK

Worried allies warn Trump he has to endorse Cornyn as Democrat James Talarico sweeps to victory in primary: Report

President Donald Trump has so far refrained from backing either incumbent Republican senator or MAGA challenger but may now have his hand forced following win for Democratic rising star

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Texas two-step: Republicans and Democrats both have a lot riding on the first big primaries of the midterms. Here’s why

ANALYSIS: The road to the Senate majority runs through the Rio Grande — with a detour through late-night TV. Eric Garcia breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly in the Lone Star State

The Independent UK

With his personal life under scrutiny, Ken Paxton’s family defends his character in Senate race

After Sen. John Cornyn ran ads about his rival’s alleged infidelity, Paxton countered with a spot featuring his daughter, who cited her father’s “genuine love for his family” in an op-ed.

The Texas Tribune

Calculating the Taxpayers’ Tab for Ken Paxton’s Extensive Travels

In his three terms as attorney general, Paxton’s state police security detail has cost nearly $3 million as it accompanied him across Texas, the country, and the world.

Texas Observer

Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary

The former Texas governor chairs the Lone Star Freedom Project, a group that has already spent almost $18 million boosting Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know

The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s three seats on the 2026 ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI laws

Texas’ new law regulating AI is set to take effect Jan. 1, two months after Trump’s executive order threatening to cut off some federal money if states pass “onerous” AI laws.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. Angela Paxton agree to unseal divorce records

The agreement comes after a judge put the Paxtons’ records under seal, prompting The Texas Tribune and other outlets to challenge the order.

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GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary

The Houston congressman is giving up his safe seat after just two terms, scrambling the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Roll Call

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt joins contentious Republican primary for Senate - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt launched a Senate run Monday, roiling an already contentious and costly Republican primary.

Texas Observer

News Orgs Fight to Unseal Records in the Paxtons’ Divorce Case

The media outlets, including the Texas Observer, argue that the Paxtons are elected officials subject to public scrutiny.

The Texas Tribune

From a cell phone ban to Ten Commandments posters, new state laws bring big changes to Texas schools

Lawmakers also approved new teacher raises, banned DEI initiatives and gave schools more flexibility to discipline students.

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The Texas Tribune

John Cornyn enters critical window to change trajectory of Texas Senate primary against Ken Paxton

The annual summer break is a critical window for Texas’ senior senator, whose allies are blitzing the airwaves with ads courting primary voters — and President Donald Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Wesley Hunt tests waters of a Senate bid, setting up possible heavyweight primary with Cornyn and Paxton

The Houston Republican’s case rests on the notion that Sen. John Cornyn cannot win the primary and his challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, could jeopardize the seat in November.

The Independent UK

Democrats just got their dream candidate in North Carolina. Here are four other Senate seats likely to flip

NEWS ANALYSIS: Can anyone step up in Maine against Susan Collins? A blood feud risks Republicans losing Texas and Michigan’s Senate race becomes a referendum on Gaza, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Texas AG Ken Paxton reportedly declared three primary residences, raising questions of mortgage fraud

Ken Paxton’s wife filed for divorce on ‘Biblical grounds’ two weeks ago

The Independent UK

Texas AG claimed three homes as primary residence. Democrats are being probed for similar issue

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, are longtime owners of a $1.5 million home in a Dallas suburb

The Texas Tribune

Divorce between Ken and Angela Paxton will proceed outside public view, reports say

A Collin County judge’s reported decision could keep details of the divorce from spilling into Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate race.

Latin Times

Ken Paxton's Chances of Unseating John Cornyn in Wake of Alleged Affair-Driven Divorce, According to the Betting Market

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lead over Sen. John Cornyn to be the Republican candidate for Senate dropped following Paxton's alleged affair-driven divorce.

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