Ken Paxton

A state district judge ruled in favor with Bexar County in a legal fight over the county’s immigrant legal services program.

Cornyn is seeking Texas Republicans’ nomination for a fifth term, in a contest that has seen bitter and expensive attacks on all sides. A new poll shows Paxton pulling away from Cornyn, but with no candidate leading by enough to avoid a runoff.

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Bexar County for funding immigration legal defense against federal deportation proceedings.

A group of eight media organizations had requested records in the divorce case between Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate, and his wife be made public.

Paxton alleges Shein may have relied on forced labor, the use of unsafe product materials, and engaged in deceptive marketing practices.

Attorneys for Texas recognized their bid to block payments was an extraordinary request.

Paxton announced Wednesday he has filed the necessary paperwork to enter the 2026 race. The Republican first declared his intentions to run earlier this year.

The Trump administration has aggressively investigated the president's adversaries for mortgage fraud. But it's unclear whether the federal housing agency will probe allegations against the Texas attorney general.

Paxton is currently running for the U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn.

Senate Bill 11, which went into effect on Monday, allows school boards to set aside time for voluntary prayer or the reading of religious texts during classroom time.