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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Bar drops case against AG Ken Paxton over election interference claims
The State Bar of Texas will not mover forward with it's case against Attorney General Ken Paxton after the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the assistant attorney general in a similar case last month.
The State Bar of Texas will not mover forward with it's case against Attorney General Ken Paxton after the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the assistant attorney general in a similar case last month.
Supreme Court must decide if Texas' age verification for porn sites violates free speech
A Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them access will go before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
A Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them access will go before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Texas law requiring age-verification for porn sites heads before Supreme Court Wednesday
A Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them access will go before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
A Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them access will go before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Texas AG files another lawsuit against TikTok for deceptive promotion
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a second lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the company of falsely promoting their app as safe for minors.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a second lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the company of falsely promoting their app as safe for minors.
Ken Paxton's whistleblower case returns to Travis County District Court
The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court. It’s unclear exactly how the final judgment will be made, but a jury trial remains a possibility.
The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court. It’s unclear exactly how the final judgment will be made, but a jury trial remains a possibility.
Texas Supreme Court dismisses state bar's lawsuit against assistant A.G. Brent Webster
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a case against Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster that claimed professional misconduct when he was a named filer in a lawsuit challenging the 2020 election.
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a case against Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster that claimed professional misconduct when he was a named filer in a lawsuit challenging the 2020 election.
Texas AG sues NCAA to prevent biological men from competing in women's sports
This lawsuit is meant to prevent biological men from "deceptively" competing in sex-specific competitions.
This lawsuit is meant to prevent biological men from "deceptively" competing in sex-specific competitions.
Texas lawmakers say AG Ken Paxton is trying to 'run out the clock' in Robert Roberson execution case
Texas lawmakers who stopped the execution of Robert Roberson hoped to hear testimony from him on Friday. After a motion filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, that did not happen.
Texas lawmakers who stopped the execution of Robert Roberson hoped to hear testimony from him on Friday. After a motion filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, that did not happen.
Texas House hearing goes on without death row inmate Robert Roberson
An attempt to bring death row inmate Robert Roberson to the State Capitol for a hearing was blocked again.
An attempt to bring death row inmate Robert Roberson to the State Capitol for a hearing was blocked again.
Ken Paxton files motion for protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
Ken Paxton sues controversial South Austin homeless center
A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the court to shut down a homeless center he says is a public nuisance.
A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the court to shut down a homeless center he says is a public nuisance.
SpaceX lift-off and Bibles stories in schools: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
Ken Paxton won't testify in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.