Texas Attorney General

Democrat Nathan Johnson of Dallas faces Republican Mayes Middleton of Galveston and Libertarian Tom Oxford in the election for Texas Attorney General. Johnson joins "The Source" to take listener questions. Middleton declined TPR's invitation to come on the air.

The November matchup comes after a closely watched GOP runoff that tested candidates’ ties to President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.

Texas Democrats will decide May 26 whether former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski or Dallas state Sen. Nathan Johnson will carry the party’s banner for Texas attorney general into November, a race for one of the most powerful legal offices in the country.

Today on Texas Matters: Turmoil in the attorney general’s office is ripping apart the AG Medicaid Fraud Division.With Abortion on the ballot Annie’s List sees 2024 as a big year to elect progressive women. And money is running out for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Buckle Bunnies Fund kept operating in Texas while other abortion funds shut down thanks to its nontraditional structure, dedicated volunteers, and a willingness to accept legal risks.

The Republican-led House impeached the attorney general on 20 articles last month, making him only the third high-ranking official to be impeached in the state’s history.

John Scott will take over the role as the state’s top attorney following the suspension of Ken Paxton, who was impeached by the Texas House last week.

The 20 articles of impeachment Paxton could face include constitutional bribery, obstruction of justice, disregard of official duty and misapplication of public resources.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s controversial political rise began in Collin County as a 'consensus builder.' It may end in Austin with impeachment.

Only two other state government officers have been impeached: a governor in 1917 and a district judge in 1975.