Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in most polls in the Republican Senate primary. But a recent poll on the 2026 general election shows former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, within striking distance of beating Paxton if he ends up being the GOP candidate.

The rules require counties with over 400,000 residents to submit detailed reports and grant the Texas Attorney General's Office access to case files.

A judge could set a new execution date for no sooner than 90 days from now, though Roberson has a pending appeal.

Shawn Dick argues the rules exceed Paxton's legal authority and undermine local control.

In separate lawsuits, five urban prosecutors argue Ken Paxton's new requirements exceed his legal authority.

Travis County made the decision behind closed doors to use public funds to protect District Attorney José Garza after he received death threats. In the settlement, released Wednesday, the county says it didn't break the law.

In an appeal filed this week, Maria Rojas’ attorneys accused Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office of a careless investigation.

The Travis County Attorney says the eight businesses Paul owns owe more than $2.3 million in unpaid property taxes and legal fees. A spokesperson for the tax office said Paul owed the most back taxes of any property owner last year.

His office plans to depose the superintendent and others as part of an investigation into whether the district is using teaching materials linked to the "1619 Project," which was banned in Texas public schools 2021.

The GOP primary election for U.S. Senate is already shaping up to be a slugfest between incumbent John Cornyn and his challenger, outgoing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Who will President Donald Trump decide to back?