A super PAC supporting James Talarico is running ads online warning that the GOP is “boosting” Jasmine Crockett. Her spokesperson said Republicans “who underestimate her do so at their own peril.”
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Environment
Dow asks Texas to legalize plastic pollution from its Seadrift complex
Facing multiple lawsuits, North America’s largest chemical manufacturer requests an “unprecedented” permit amendment to authorize its discharge of polyethylene pellets into coastal waters.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas’ Republican Senate primary is a battle of conservative titans
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt are competing to be the Republican nominee come November, with stakes that will be felt across Texas and in Washington.
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2026 Texas Elections
With his personal life under scrutiny, Ken Paxton’s family defends his character in Senate race
After Sen. John Cornyn ran ads about his rival’s alleged infidelity, Paxton countered with a spot featuring his daughter, who cited her father’s “genuine love for his family” in an op-ed.
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Immigration
Harris County immigrant legal services program can continue, appeals court rules
A similar lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Bexar County was rejected by a judge on Feb. 20.
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Panhandle Wildfires
Xcel will replace high-risk power poles after attorney general sues over 2024 wildfires
A damaged Xcel pole owned sparked the Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest in state history.
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Health care
AG Ken Paxton backs ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board
The board that licenses physicians said it will “vigorously” defend itself against the attorney general’s office.
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State Government
Texas AG Ken Paxton files second suit targeting Muslim housing project in North Texas
Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.
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2026 Texas Elections
Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary
The former Texas governor chairs the Lone Star Freedom Project, a group that has already spent almost $18 million boosting Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
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2026 Texas Elections
Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has broken with his party, and called out President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton. He says his loyalty is to Texas and to the Constitution.