Paxton asks Abbott to replace 'incompetent loser' acting comptroller

Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state. 

Cornyn reverses stance on filibuster in push to pass SAVE Act

Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.

Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows

A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.

Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds

Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.

Heated political races in Texas morphs into spiritual warfare

Political spiritual warfare is starting to gain ground as the midterm fight moves from the Primary election. The Texas Senate race may be the biggest battleground.

Texas U.S. Senate race is still a hot topic
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Political spiritual warfare is starting to gain ground as the midterm fight moves from the Primary election. The Texas Senate race may be the biggest battleground.

Paxton says he might drop from Senate race if federal voter ID bill passes

Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

Texas Primary: Paxton's U.S. Senate race
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Ken Paxton is hoping to come out on top in the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate. FOX 4's David Sentendry is in Dallas at Paxton's watch party.

Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff

The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.

LIVE: Texas attorney general 2026 primary results

For the first time in more than a decade, the attorney general seat will be filled by a new person as Ken Paxton is leaving to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

Dallas police arrest masked man near Ken Paxton's watch party

A man with ammunition in his vehicle was outside the hotel where Ken Paxton’s election watch party will be taking place on Tuesday evening.

Texas primary poll results
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading incumbent US Senator John Cornyn in the race for the Republican nomination according to new poll results. Dr. James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project and professor at UT Austin, discusses the results with Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich.

Texas Senate Primary candidates Ken Paxton, John Cornyn attend Trump's State of the Union address

Texas Representative Troy Nehls has invited State Attorney General Ken Paxton to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, a move that brings the contentious Texas Republican Senate primary between Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn to the national stage.

Texas sues Aid Access over mailing abortion pills to residents

Texas has filed a lawsuit against the international organization Aid Access, alleging the group is violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing pills to Texas residents.

Trump declines endorsement in heated Texas Senate Primary between Paxton, Cornyn, and Hunt

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads incumbent John Cornyn as early voting begins in a high-stakes Republican primary for U.S. Senate, marked by a lack of a presidential endorsement and escalating legal tensions.