Who are the Republicans running for US Senate in Texas?

As the March 3 primary race for a Texas seat in the U.S. Senate approaches, FOX Local has put together a breakdown of each Republican candidate hoping to take on a Democratic challenger in November.

Texas sues Snapchat alleging addictive design and child safety violations

Texas has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., alleging the company misleads parents about Snapchat’s safety while using "addictive" design features and mature content that put children at risk.

Texas sues Smokey’s Paradise over illegal kratom potency limits

Texas has filed a lawsuit against the retailer Smokey’s Paradise for allegedly selling kratom products with illegal, high-potency alkaloid levels that exceed state safety limits by nearly fifty times.

Texas files lawsuit to ban CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood from operating in state

The State of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from the state, alleging they are designated terrorist organizations operating in violation of state law.

GOP Texas Senate race: Cornyn speaks on experience
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The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most competitive republican primaries the state has seen in decades. Sen. John Cornyn spoke about his experience and opponents.

Looking at the GOP Texas Senate primary race
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Primary election day is a month away, so FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen is taking a closer look at the Republican primary for U.S. between John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.

State probes 2 Texas school districts over alleged ties to designated terrorist group

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.

Texas GOP candidates for Senate position for potential May runoff

With less than 30 days before early voting begins in the Texas primaries, the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate continues, with some candidates looking towards a potential May runoff.

Political fight between Ken Paxton, John Cornyn fueled by released opinion

An opinion released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is now fueling a political fight between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn ahead of the race for U.S. Senate.

Paxton and Cornyn feud opinion
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An opinion released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is now fueling a political fight between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn ahead of the race for U.S. Senate.

New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary

The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.

Texas food banks to receive 2 million eggs following pandemic lawsuit over price gouging

Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods Inc. that will provide more than 2 million eggs to food banks across the state following allegations of price gouging.

Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content

The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.

Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches

The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.

Texas appeals court unanimously upholds ruling against AG Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules

The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.

Hyatt to pay $1.25M to settle Texas lawsuit over hidden "Junk Fees"

Hyatt settled a lawsuit for $1.25 million for hiding fees while marketing hotel rooms at prices that were not as advertised.

AG Paxton refutes Islamic groups' lawsuit against Texas in federal court

Paxton maintains the state's authority in response to the chapters' legal claims, generally denying overreach by Texas and actual harm to the plaintiffs.

Texas begins policing public restroom access
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a public tip line to enforce the state’s new bathroom law while cities like Austin move to build inclusive facilities amid expected legal challenges.