The four-way Republican primary drew millions in donations over the second half of 2025, outpacing the comparatively meager fundraising by Democrats led by Sen. Nathan Johnson.
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2026 Texas Elections
Here’s your Texas 2026 March primary ballot
The primary will take place on March 3. See the full list of statewide candidates, as well as who will be on your ballot.
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Politics
Texas appeals court says AG Ken Paxton can’t require counties to hand over case data
Over half of the district attorneys affected by the rule filed lawsuits challenging it, saying it violates state and federal law.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas’ next top lawyer: What does the attorney general do and how has Paxton remade the office?
Texans will elect a new attorney general next year for the first time in over a decade. The office handles legal matters impacting everyday life and, currently, plays a leading role in the conservative movement.
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Courts
Records in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s divorce case are unsealed
The documents show that the Paxtons have entered mediation, and their blind trust had doled out $20,000 to each of them to pay for their attorneys.
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Public Education
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues three school districts for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms
The suits against Galveston, Round Rock and Leander ISDs come after Texas passed a law requiring the commandments be posted in classrooms. The law is being challenged in federal court.
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The 2025 Texas Tribune Festival
Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton era
At the Texas Tribune Festival, Republican and Democratic candidates made their case for why they should be the state’s top lawyer.
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State Government
In rare move, Texas AG sues state board to end work-study programs
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit claims three state work-study programs are unconstitutional because they exclude religious organizations.
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Courts
Judge denies Paxton request to block Tylenol maker from paying shareholders
Attorneys for Texas recognized their bid to block payments was an extraordinary request.
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State Government
Republican Texas secretary of state fights GOP’s closed primary lawsuit, calls Paxton filing “brazen”
Jane Nelson is fighting a lawsuit from Republicans who say Democrats and independents are voting in GOP primaries, boosting more moderate candidates.
