Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Ken Paxton sues New York county clerk over abortion ruling
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is filing a petition against a New York county clerk regarding an abortion ruling.
Ken Paxton announces $2.9 million in Senate campaign fundraising
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $2.9 million fundraising haul in the first report since announcing his campaign to challenge Sen. John Cornyn for his U.S. Senate seat.
State Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton
State Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce on Thursday from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to court records filed in Collin County.
Who is running for US Senate in Texas?
The 2026 race for Texas's U.S. Senate seat is drawing multiple candidates. Here's who is running.
Former Paxton employees accuse top deputy of witness tampering during impeachment
Two former employees of Attorney General Ken Paxton's office claim allegations of harassment were made up by Paxton's top deputy in an attempt to negatively impact the former employees' new firm.
Texas judge blocks enforcement of Ken Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules
A district judge temporarily blocked enforcement of new reporting requirements for district attorneys in the state's highest populated areas.
Ken Paxton's felony case dismissed after completing pretrial diversion program
Attorney General Ken Paxton's felony securities fraud case has been dropped after he completed the conditions of a pretrial diversion program, his attorney said.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products after Texas AG investigation
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
AG Paxton opens investigation into potential noncitizen voting during 2024 general election
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday announced an investigation into the 33 potential noncitizens who may have voted in the 2024 general elections.
New poll on U.S. Senate race
A new poll shows that the race for U.S. Senate in Texas is tightening up.
Top Texas AG aides resigned amid harassment allegations, lawsuit claims
Former employees Judd Stone and Chris Hilton are accused in a federal lawsuit of misconduct, including calling an employee "white trash" and berating her for being late with lunch.
Williamson County sues Ken Paxton over reporting rules
Williamson and Fort Bend counties' District Attorneys have sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging his new rules that demand extensive performance reports and access to case files, which they argue are unconstitutional and a costly overreach of power.
Williamson County and Fort Bend County sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over new reporting rules
Williamson and Fort Bend counties' District Attorneys have sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging his new rules that demand extensive performance reports and access to case files, which they argue are unconstitutional and a costly overreach of power.
Texas bill deadlines, deals, and re-writes dominate headlines: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas prosecutors sue Ken Paxton over rules to rein in 'rogue' DAs
Last month, it became a requirement for district and county attorneys that represent an area with a population of more than 400,000 people to provide “performance reports" to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and provide certain case files.
Travis, El Paso counties sue Ken Paxton over new crime reporting rules
Travis and El Paso counties are suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over new reporting requirements that only affect 13 counties.
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigating General Mills over 'healthy' claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."
Google reaches $1.4B settlement with Texas over claims of tracking, collecting private data
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a 2022 lawsuit that claims the company collected users' private data without permission.
Texas bail reform, tariff turmoil, and possible THC ban: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.