Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is challenging John Cornyn for his US Senate seat in 2026.
Cornyn talks Paxton, Senate race, Tariffs | Texas: The Issue is
Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's former aides awarded $6.6m judgement in whistleblower case
On Oct. 1, 2020, the whistleblowers told the Office of the Attorney General that they had gone to the FBI, accusing Paxton of using his office to help political donor and Austin real estate developer Nate Paul.
Trump tariffs and Hollywood stars testifying in Austin: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
AG Paxton uses end of federal probe to jab Cornyn, Biden
Attorney General Ken Paxton used the news that a federal investigation had ended to take shots at Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas AG to depose Dallas ISD officials, making sure boys aren't playing in girls' sports
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a legal petition to conduct depositions on key Dallas Independent School District officials as part of an ongoing investigation to ensure that the District is not violating Texas law by allowing biological males to participate in girls’ sports.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds
A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.
Coppell ISD sued by Attorney General Ken Paxton for teaching 'woke and hateful critical race theory'
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District officials for allegedly illegally teaching critical race theory (CRT).
Gov. Abbott urges Texas pastors to get into school choice fight
Gov. Abbott spoke to a group of Texas pastors urging them to help his effort to get school choice legislation passed this session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims Texas House spent $4.4M on Paxton impeachment
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Lottery investigation, latest in legislative session: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
Texas Lottery: Ken Paxton announces investigation into alleged rigging of lottery
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he has launched an investigation into the suspicious and alleged rigging of the lottery.
AG Ken Paxton latest to open investigation into Texas lottery
Attorney General Ken Paxton is the latest to open an investigation into two controversial lottery winnings.
Texas sues NCAA, calls for 'sex screening' of athletes
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the courts to require the NCAA to perform sex screenings on its student-athletes to determine their eligibility.
Advocates concerned Texas lawsuit targeting transgender protections could lead to end of Section 504
A lawsuit from 17 states against adding gender dysphoria as a protected disability has advocates of other disabilities worried.
Texas Legislature latest, TEA head testifies, Cornyn vs Paxton, and more: TWITP
The stage was set this week for what could be a state legislative session of high drama and infighting. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
2026 US Senate: What new poll shows about possible Ken Paxton, John Cornyn race
Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering challenging sitting Senator John Cornyn for his seat in the Senate. A new poll from the University of Houston shows what Texas Republicans think of both men.
AG Ken Paxton on US Senate: 'I don't know if I'm running for sure'
Attorney General Ken Paxton said he's still considering a primary challenge to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn next year.
Marijuana decriminalization: Lockhart City Council votes to reject Lockhart Freedom Act
Lockhart city officials have voted to reject the Lockhart Freedom Act, which would have decriminalized low-level marijuana possession in the city. Voters approved the Act in November.
Ken Paxton considering US Senate run against John Cornyn: reports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering a run for US Senate, according to new reports. A run against Senator John Cornyn would be a test of the split in the Texas Republican Party.