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Texas attorney general, Paxton and Senate

Now that Paxton is running for US Senate, who will run for open Texas attorney general seat?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's decision to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the 2026 GOP primary is creating an opening for a statewide office that comes with a high profile and a national reach.

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After Trump weigh-in, will a third Republican join Cornyn and Paxton in Texas Senate primary?

Paxton is close to the president, but Minchillo said Mr. Trump needs Cornyn's help in the Senate to pass his tax and spending cuts. "He's helped him out in the Senate, and he will continue to help him out in the Senate and get the president's agenda over the line," said Minchillo.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed

After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s path has become clearer since the dismissal of a federal investigation

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Texas developer at center of Paxton’s impeachment sentenced to supervised release, $1 million fine

A real estate developer whose relationship with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s ...

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Texas House moves to give AG Ken Paxton $64K in pay he lost while impeached

Paxton was impeached by the Texas House in May 2023 but acquitted months later by the Senate, meaning he went without pay for ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Dallas ISD reach agreement over transgender teens in girls' sports

Paxton said he wants Texas public schools allowing trans teens to play in girls' sports to be "held accountable." ...

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Austin real estate developer with ties to Texas AG Ken Paxton sentenced in fraud case

Nate Paul, once touted as a rising tycoon, has been sentenced in a federal fraud case after years of legal battles.

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Texas House approves private school voucher bill

Senate Bill 2, the largest private school voucher bill in Texas, was passed by the Texas House of Representatives with an 85-63 vote, giving parents more control over where their children go to ...

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In the Texas GOP Senate primary, Paxton and Cornyn trade early attacks

A supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is off to a ...

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GOP consultant on Cornyn vs. Paxton Senate race: 'This is going to be a back alley knife fight with rusty knives'

AUSTIN, Texas — The long anticipated U.S. Senate primary matchup between Republican incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton is a go. Republican consultant Vinny Minchillo says Texans can ...

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