State investigates solar companies over claims of deceptive savings, contracts
Read full article: State investigates solar companies over claims of deceptive savings, contractsThe Texas Attorney General’s Office is investigating Sunrun and other solar providers over possible violations of consumer protection law, focusing on claims about energy savings, contracts, and system performance.
Texas attorney general’s office under scrutiny for letting donors use hotel room bookings
Read full article: Texas attorney general’s office under scrutiny for letting donors use hotel room bookingsThe 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.
Judge allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to withdraw from representing comptroller’s office in voucher case
Read full article: Judge allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to withdraw from representing comptroller’s office in voucher caseThe Houston federal judge said Paxton’s office can pull out of the case as soon as acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock finds new lawyers. The unusual request comes amid a bubbling feud between the two Republicans.
TribCast: Assessing the rollout of Texas school vouchers
Read full article: TribCast: Assessing the rollout of Texas school vouchersIn this week’s episode, hosts Matthew and Eleanor talk with Tribune K-12 education reporter Jaden Edison about who in Texas applied for school vouchers and why Muslim schools were shut out of the program.
CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA's choice for Senate over Cornyn
Read full article: CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA's choice for Senate over CornynTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has positioned himself as the grassroots favorite in the runoff election to determine the party's Senate nominee.
Ken Paxton won’t represent Comptroller Kelly Hancock in school voucher suit amid grudge match
Read full article: Ken Paxton won’t represent Comptroller Kelly Hancock in school voucher suit amid grudge matchIn a Thursday letter, Paxton said Hancock jeopardized the state’s defense in the case by leaking a separate letter he sent to the AG’s office on Tuesday.
Mayes Middleton nabs former opponent Aaron Reitz’s endorsement in GOP attorney general runoff
Read full article: Mayes Middleton nabs former opponent Aaron Reitz’s endorsement in GOP attorney general runoffReitz, a former aide to Texas AG Ken Paxton, had sharply criticized both Middleton and Chip Roy on the campaign trail.
Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war
Read full article: Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran warConservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the Iran war.
Abbott legal brief criticizes Paxton’s rushed lawsuit against Harris County’s immigrant legal fund
Read full article: Abbott legal brief criticizes Paxton’s rushed lawsuit against Harris County’s immigrant legal fund“Perhaps the Attorney General only recently learned of this program; perhaps the office’s attention was focused elsewhere,” lawyers for Abbott wrote, noting the fund has existed for five years.
Taylor Goldenstein and Lomi Kriel join Texas Tribune’s revamped investigative team
Read full article: Taylor Goldenstein and Lomi Kriel join Texas Tribune’s revamped investigative teamThe Texas Tribune has added some new faces to the roster who will be digging deep and investigating some of the state’s most urgent and interesting storylines.
Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politics
Read full article: Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politicsThere are races in 30 states this year for attorney general, and groups that support those candidates prepared for the elections by raising record amounts in 2025.
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections
Read full article: Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff electionsVoters will decide over 30 races, including a nationally watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The registration deadline is April 27, and early voting is May 18–22.
As Trump keeps Texas guessing, neither Cornyn nor Paxton backs down from Republican Senate runoff
Read full article: As Trump keeps Texas guessing, neither Cornyn nor Paxton backs down from Republican Senate runoffPresident Donald Trump says he plans to endorse a candidate in the Texas Republican Senate runoff to end the painful primary.
Judge extends Texas school voucher application deadline after lawsuit over exclusion of Islamic schools
Read full article: Judge extends Texas school voucher application deadline after lawsuit over exclusion of Islamic schoolsA judge ruled Tuesday to extend the application deadline for the Texas school voucher program after four Muslim parents and three private schools sued Texas leaders, alleging Islamic private schools were excluded from participating in the state’s program.
Tuesday is the deadline for candidates to get off the Texas Senate GOP runoff ballot
Read full article: Tuesday is the deadline for candidates to get off the Texas Senate GOP runoff ballotThe day after the March 3 primary, President Donald Trump pledged to endorse either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton “soon,” and call on the other to drop out. He has yet to make an endorsement.
British man accused of illegally voting in 2024 U.S. Presidential Election in Harris County
Read full article: British man accused of illegally voting in 2024 U.S. Presidential Election in Harris CountyA British man living in Harris County is accused of illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election, a case unfolding as President Donald Trump pressures Congress to overhaul U.S. voter registration laws.
Cornyn voices support for nixing filibuster, reversing course as he courts Trump’s endorsement
Read full article: Cornyn voices support for nixing filibuster, reversing course as he courts Trump’s endorsementCornyn’s change of heart comes amid a grueling primary battle with Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said he'd consider dropping out if Republicans scrapped the filibuster to pass a voter ID law.
TribCast: Cornyn, Paxton, Trump and the heated U.S. Senate runoff
Read full article: TribCast: Cornyn, Paxton, Trump and the heated U.S. Senate runoffIn this week's episode, we're joined by Dallas-Fort Worth radio host Mark Davis to discuss whether Donald Trump will pick a side in the GOP runoff for U.S. Senate and what impact that would have on the race.
Texas ban on transgender care for minors has compromised treatment for others in El Paso
Read full article: Texas ban on transgender care for minors has compromised treatment for others in El PasoAfter one of El Paso’s only pediatric endocrinologists was accused of illegally providing gender-transitioning treatments to kids, his patients who aren’t transgender lost care.
Paxton warns Austin ISD over alleged violation of Texas Women’s Privacy Act
Read full article: Paxton warns Austin ISD over alleged violation of Texas Women’s Privacy ActKen Paxton’s office has sent a legal notice to Austin Independent School District after receiving a complaint alleging violations of Senate Bill 8.
Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?
Read full article: Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?After James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, Republicans are racing to paint him as too progressive.
Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement
Read full article: Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsementSen. John Cornyn is going on offense against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as they fight for a Republican Senate runoff, and President Donald Trump’s endorsement hangs over it all.
Paxton says he’d consider dropping out of Senate runoff if Republicans pass voter ID bill
Read full article: Paxton says he’d consider dropping out of Senate runoff if Republicans pass voter ID billPresident Donald Trump, who was neutral in the first round, said he would endorse “soon” in the runoff between Paxton and GOP incumbent John Cornyn and would expect the candidate he did not endorse to drop out.
With Trump endorsement looming, Cornyn and Paxton prepare for “knife fight” in Senate runoff
Read full article: With Trump endorsement looming, Cornyn and Paxton prepare for “knife fight” in Senate runoffThe president could scramble the traditional assumptions about a runoff if he carries out his promise to make an endorsement “soon” and urge whoever he snubs to drop out.
Trump says he will soon endorse in runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton
Read full article: Trump says he will soon endorse in runoff between John Cornyn and Ken PaxtonThe president also said he would call on whomever he does not endorse to drop out of the race — though he did not specify whether he would back Cornyn or Paxton.
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win
Read full article: Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary winTexas Democrats have picked James Talarico as their Senate nominee, and the state lawmaker now becomes a national voice against President Donald Trump.
Big money moved the needle and down-ballot chaos reigned in Texas’ action-packed primaries
Read full article: Big money moved the needle and down-ballot chaos reigned in Texas’ action-packed primariesTwo blockbuster Senate primaries dominated attention, chaos reigned in down-ballot races and an intense runoff season looms.
Mayes Middleton, Chip Roy advance to runoff for GOP attorney general nomination
Read full article: Mayes Middleton, Chip Roy advance to runoff for GOP attorney general nominationWith a self-funded ad surge, Middleton overcame Roy’s initial frontrunner status, taking a commanding lead but falling short of the majority needed to win outright.
The Latest: Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff. Democrats too early to call
Read full article: The Latest: Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff. Democrats too early to callLongtime Sen. John Cornyn and MAGA favorite Ken Paxton are heading to a May runoff in Texas’ Republican Senate primary, while Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are in a close race for the Democratic nomination.
Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch.
Read full article: Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch.This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot.
Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
Read full article: Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoffState Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas' closely watched Democratic Senate primary.
What’s at stake in the most expensive Texas Senate Primary race in history
Read full article: What’s at stake in the most expensive Texas Senate Primary race in historyTexas voters head to the polls in one of the most expensive Senate primaries in state history — a race analysts say could impact control of the U.S. Senate.
Texas law bans state-licensed mental health providers from giving gender-transitioning care to minors, AG Ken Paxton says
Read full article: Texas law bans state-licensed mental health providers from giving gender-transitioning care to minors, AG Ken Paxton saysTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that says that a 2023 law that bans gender-transitioning medical care to minors also applies to mental health care.
Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days
Read full article: Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final daysA super PAC supporting James Talarico is running ads online warning that the GOP is “boosting” Jasmine Crockett. Her spokesperson said Republicans “who underestimate her do so at their own peril.”
US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary
Read full article: US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primaryA heated U.S. Senate race in Texas is entering its final stretch before voters decide Tuesday who will be their party's nominee in November.
Texas’ Republican Senate primary is a battle of conservative titans
Read full article: Texas’ Republican Senate primary is a battle of conservative titansU.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt are competing to be the Republican nominee come November, with stakes that will be felt across Texas and in Washington.
‘Team @NickiMinaj here’: Texas AG Ken Paxton digs at Cardi B over Jasmine Crockett endorsement
Read full article: ‘Team @NickiMinaj here’: Texas AG Ken Paxton digs at Cardi B over Jasmine Crockett endorsementTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton took a dig at Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter Cardi B after she announced her endorsement of U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours
Read full article: The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hoursFormer President Bill Clinton has finished his testimony before members of Congress for their investigation over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name
Read full article: Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a namePresident Donald Trump says he's “pretty much” made his decision on whom to endorse in Texas’ heated Republican Senate primary, but he still refuses to name his pick publicly.
With his personal life under scrutiny, Paxton turns to family to defend his character
Read full article: With his personal life under scrutiny, Paxton turns to family to defend his characterAfter Sen. John Cornyn began running an ad about Paxton’s alleged infidelity, he countered with a spot featuring his daughter, who also penned an op-ed citing her father’s “genuine love for his family.”
Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primary
Read full article: Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primaryTexas U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt’s rivals are increasing their attacks on the two-term Republican ahead of Tuesday’s GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll findsOn the Republican side, Ken Paxton and John Cornyn were neck-and-neck and in position for a runoff, according to the poll from the University of Texas’ Texas Politics Project.
Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview
Read full article: Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interviewDemocratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is urging supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico as he rides on wider attention thanks to late-night host Stephen Colbert.
Texas Appeals Court to decide whether Houston midwife accused of illegal abortions can reopen clinics
Read full article: Texas Appeals Court to decide whether Houston midwife accused of illegal abortions can reopen clinicsA Texas court will hear an appeal this week in a case challenging an injunction that closed three Houston-area maternal health clinics run by a midwife accused under the state’s abortion law.
GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken Paxton
Read full article: GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken PaxtonAll four candidates are vying to prove they are the heir apparent to Paxton, who has solidified the office as a juggernaut in the conservative legal movement.
Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary
Read full article: Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primaryThe 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.
Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
Read full article: Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in TexasStephen Colbert says his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico was pulled from Monday's broadcast over fears it would violate “equal time” guidance from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration.
Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.
Read full article: Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has broken with his party, and called out President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton. He says his loyalty is to Texas and to the Constitution.
Texas AG sues MUD, board over support for Islamic Center Project
Read full article: Texas AG sues MUD, board over support for Islamic Center ProjectTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Double R Municipal Utility District No. 2A of Hunt and Collin Counties, alleging the district and its purported officers took steps to evade state oversight and support the controversial EPIC City development.
AG Paxton launches probe into 3 Texas school districts over student protests
Read full article: AG Paxton launches probe into 3 Texas school districts over student protestsAttorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into three Texas school districts—Northeast ISD, Dallas ISD, and Manor ISD—alleging they failed to manage student safety and accountability during immigration enforcement protests.
Attorney General Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICE
Read full article: Attorney General Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICEPaxton said his office is examining claims that administrators and faculty helped organize the demonstrations.
Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early voting
Read full article: Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early votingTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is stepping up his race for the U.S. Senate with early voting about to begin for the March 3 GOP primary.
Aaron Reitz, Paxton’s endorsed successor, vows to “destroy the left” if elected Texas attorney general
Read full article: Aaron Reitz, Paxton’s endorsed successor, vows to “destroy the left” if elected Texas attorney generalReitz believes the nation is at war with liberals, and the best bulwark against them is a fully empowered Texas attorney general’s office — with him at the helm.
Texas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to knowVoters statewide elect three justices to the new 15th Court of Appeals, created in 2023. Gov. Greg Abbott’s GOP appointees face their first election for six-year terms.
Feds launch fair housing probe into North Texas development marketed to Muslims
Read full article: Feds launch fair housing probe into North Texas development marketed to MuslimsHUD is investigating whether the project that had been called the East Plano Islamic Center City discriminated based on race or national origin.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accuses Dallas of spending too little on police
Read full article: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accuses Dallas of spending too little on policeIn a new lawsuit, Paxton accused city officials of under-calculating how much money should go to law enforcement under a voter-backed provision.
In Texas attorney general race, Mayes Middleton runs on conservative, not courtroom, record
Read full article: In Texas attorney general race, Mayes Middleton runs on conservative, not courtroom, recordMiddleton has the money and the endorsements. But his primary opponents say he lacks key legal experience to be Texas’ top lawyer.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to knowThe 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.
“Rule follower”: In GOP primary, Joan Huffman promises to bring law and order to the attorney general’s office
Read full article: “Rule follower”: In GOP primary, Joan Huffman promises to bring law and order to the attorney general’s officeHuffman is running on her criminal prosecution experience and allegiance to the rule of law, cutting a contrast with her opponents who are emphasizing a continuation of Paxton’s culture war battles.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Snapchat over accusations of inappropriate content and addictiveness
Read full article: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Snapchat over accusations of inappropriate content and addictivenessThe lawsuit against the multimedia messaging app's company is just one in a series of actions that the state has taken against social media companies.
Texas’ GOP Senate nominee will lead the Republican ticket. Who would have the longest coattails?
Read full article: Texas’ GOP Senate nominee will lead the Republican ticket. Who would have the longest coattails?Both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton argue they’re best equipped to carry the torch for Republicans and fight off Democratic headwinds in local races.
A Texas county rejects a moratorium on data center development amid AI boom
Read full article: A Texas county rejects a moratorium on data center development amid AI boomThe 3-2 vote from Hood County commissioners Tuesday came after they received a letter from a state senator saying they did not have the power to issue a moratorium.
Houston-area developer Colony Ridge reaches $68 million settlement with Texas, feds
Read full article: Houston-area developer Colony Ridge reaches $68 million settlement with Texas, fedsThe agreement seeks to remedy a variety of concerns raised by government officials, who accused the development’s owners of targeting Latino homebuyers with predatory loans and false promises.
Who’s leading the U.S. Senate race in Texas, according to new poll
Read full article: Who’s leading the U.S. Senate race in Texas, according to new pollA new statewide poll from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs shows key leaders emerging in both the Republican and Democratic races for the 2026 U.S. Senate primaries in Texas, just over a week before early voting begins.
Attorney general sues Bastrop factory after residents complain about noxious odors
Read full article: Attorney general sues Bastrop factory after residents complain about noxious odorsThe state’s environmental regulator has issued multiple environmental violations and the lawsuit states the company has failed to fix the problems.
Lindsey Vonn's legend was built on pushing the limits. Her brief time in Cortina was no different
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn's legend was built on pushing the limits. Her brief time in Cortina was no differentLindsey Vonn's quest for an Olympic gold at age 41 came after years of building her legacy on a combination of perseverance, risk and staying true to herself.
Her jabs go viral. He's known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate race
Read full article: Her jabs go viral. He's known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate raceJasmine Crockett and James Talarico are adept at creating digital media moments and collecting social media followers.
Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutional
Read full article: Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutionalA judge ruled Senate Bill 13, passed in 2021, violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The law prevented state investments in firms it deemed as boycotting oil and gas companies.
Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for “encouraging” student protests
Read full article: Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for “encouraging” student protestsThe state education agency issued guidance to districts after Gov. Greg Abbott directed its commissioner to investigate the student protests of killings by federal agents.
Ken Paxton suing California doctor in second lawsuit citing Texas abortion pill law
Read full article: Ken Paxton suing California doctor in second lawsuit citing Texas abortion pill lawPaxton's suit follows another by a Galveston County man against the same doctor. Both cite House Bill 7, passed in September, that allows lawsuits over abortion pill access.
Ken Paxton investigates Austin ISD over student walkouts tied to ICE protests
Read full article: Ken Paxton investigates Austin ISD over student walkouts tied to ICE protestsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the Austin Independent School District after alleging district officials knew students planned to leave campus to participate in protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Cornyn continues to lead Texas Senate GOP field in fundraising, cash reserves as primary hits homestretch
Read full article: Cornyn continues to lead Texas Senate GOP field in fundraising, cash reserves as primary hits homestretchDespite dominating the airwaves, Texas’ senior senator has been neck and neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton in public polling, both falling well short of the support needed to avoid a runoff.
AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to Texans
Read full article: AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to TexansIn 2024, Texas also sued a New York provider accused of prescribing abortion pills, but her state’s law has shielded her from prosecution.
AG Paxton files lawsuit against Delaware nurse practitioner accused of shipping abortion pills into Texas
Read full article: AG Paxton files lawsuit against Delaware nurse practitioner accused of shipping abortion pills into TexasTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Delaware nurse practitioner accused of illegally shipping abortion-inducing drugs into the state.
Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary
Read full article: Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primaryAs the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.
Ken Paxton: Comptroller can exclude schools from voucher program under anti-terror laws
Read full article: Ken Paxton: Comptroller can exclude schools from voucher program under anti-terror lawsA CAIR official blasted the Texas AG’s opinion, saying the law does not permit the comptroller to scrutinize Muslim schools because of their religious identity.
Correction: Election 2026-Senate-Texas-Democrats story
Read full article: Correction: Election 2026-Senate-Texas-Democrats storyIn a story published Jan. 24, 2026, about a debate for the U.S. Senate in Texas, The Associated Press erroneously reported the date that a man was fatally shot in Minneapolis by federal officers.
Abbott demands Cy-Fair ISD end any ties to 2026 Houston Islamic Games; District pushes back
Read full article: Abbott demands Cy-Fair ISD end any ties to 2026 Houston Islamic Games; District pushes backGov. Greg Abbott is pressuring Cy-Fair ISD to cut ties with the 2026 Houston Islamic Games, while the district says it has not agreed to host the event and must follow anti-discrimination laws.
After vicious 2024 cycle, Texas House GOP primaries see quieter landscape defined by tort battle
Read full article: After vicious 2024 cycle, Texas House GOP primaries see quieter landscape defined by tort battleWith Texas’ hardline conservative megadonors largely staying on the sidelines, a handful of House primaries have become battlegrounds for the state’s civil justice debate.
Texas defends law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.
Read full article: Texas defends law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.A federal appeals court heard arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.
Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary
Read full article: Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primaryThe two Republicans are competing in a heated primary. Cornyn accused Paxton of abusing his office and legal experts said the AG’s legal opinion is not binding.
Here’s who has the financial edge to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton
Read full article: Here’s who has the financial edge to replace Attorney General Ken PaxtonThe four-way Republican primary drew millions in donations over the second half of 2025, outpacing the comparatively meager fundraising by Democrats led by Sen. Nathan Johnson.
444K egg donations on the way to Houston-region food banks
Read full article: 444K egg donations on the way to Houston-region food banksThe State of Texas settled a lawsuit with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Wharton County Foods, LLC, requiring them to donate 37,000 dozen eggs to food banks in the Houston and Southeast Texas region. The lawsuit accused the companies of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, though they admitted no wrongdoing. As part of the settlement, the companies must comply with a 10-year injunction against excessive pricing during declared disasters.