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Texas, Senate and Ken Paxton

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If Ken Paxton wins Senate race, who could become Texas attorney general?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's entry into the U.S. Senate race against incumbent John Cornyn could serve as a litmus test for a Republican party in flux. "It's an establishment versus an insurgent campaign,
Texas AG Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a run for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, pitting himself against Sen. John Cornyn, a fellow Republican.
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches Senate primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate in a primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn, setting up what is likely to become one of the GOP’s most contentious and expensive contests of 2026.

Texas House of Representatives, Budget

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Texas House set to vote on $337.4 billion state budget plan Thursday
The Texas House is set to debate on Thursday a proposed $337.4 billion state spending plan for the next two years. The legislation includes new money for teacher pay raises, property tax cuts, border security,
Budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers approve $337 billion spending plan
Among the hundreds of amendments were ones that focused on school vouchers, the attorney general’s office and the Texas Lottery.
Texas House approves $337 billion state budget for the next 2 years
The lower chamber's plan largely aligns with the Senate's proposal and puts billions toward teacher pay, border security, and property tax cuts.
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Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities
An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.
'Con man' vs. 'anti-Trump': Years of Republican fighting fuel a nasty Senate primary in Texas
GOP Sen. John Cornyn is facing a challenge from state Attorney General Ken Paxton in what figures to be an expensive and ...
Texas Democrats look forward to ‘very fun times’ if Paxton challenges Cornyn’s Senate seat
Texas Democrats are signaling they would rather face off against state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the 2026 Senate race than incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).
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Bill to create a Texas Homeland Security Division passes state Senate
Senate Bill 36, a priority bill for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, would create an office within the Department of Public Safety ...
Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey ask Texas Senate panel to support new film incentives
Senate Bill 22 would create the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund, pumping $500 million every two years into a ...
Texas Senate unanimously advances sweeping water bill
Action from the legislature has been designated an emergency item by Governor Greg Abbott this session, and water supply ...
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From desalination to water treatment: Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies get Texas Senate OK
Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s ...
New Senate bill aims to remove gun ban at State Fair of Texas
A new bill introduced in the Texas Senate by Sen. Bob Hall moves to restore open and concealed carry gun rights at the State Fair of Texas.