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Former MLB star Mark Teixeira won a wide-open GOP primary in Texas' 21st District with about 61.6% in a 12-candidate field to replace Chip Roy and will face Democrat Kristin Hook in November. Teixeira self-funded his bid and promotes conservative priorities, while redistricting makes TX-21 more San Antonio–centric and Roy did not endorse a successor.
Rep. Chip Roy advances to a runoff to succeed Texas AG Ken Paxton after Middleton led him by double digits with most votes counted; the race has become a Trump loyalty test, with Trump withholding an endorsement, while Roy—House Freedom Caucus policy chair and Cruz ally—faces state Sen. Mayes Middleton, who is seen as the runoff favorite with strong MAGA credentials amid Paxton’s bribery and abuse charges.
After a deadly downtown Austin shooting, Texas Republicans pressed for changes to immigration/naturalization processes while Democrats urged stricter gun laws, highlighting a sharp partisan divide ahead of primary elections. The gunman, a naturalized Senegalese citizen, sparked debate over vetting and border policy; FBI is investigating as a potential act of terrorism, and officials cautioned against politicizing the tragedy while some lawmakers tied gun violence to immigration policy.
Texas Republicans face a high-stakes attorney general primary framed as a MAGA purity test, with Rep. Chip Roy leading a field that includes Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz, and Joan Huffman. Trump’s endorsement looms but has not yet weighed in, and Roy’s past clashes with Trump are used by rivals to question his loyalty; polls show Roy at 33%, Middleton 23%, Huffman 13%, Reitz 6%, with about a quarter undecided, making the winner a bellwether for the GOP’s post-Trump legal strategy.
At Dallas’ lone GOP attorney general primary debate, four conservative candidates touted their credentials and debated the path for the office, touching on issues like the 'Islamification' of Texas, immigration enforcement, and abortion-pill restrictions; Chip Roy emerged as the apparent frontrunner, with Mayes Middleton aiming for a runoff as early voting began for the March 3 primary.
Rep. Chip Roy, a conservative and member of the House Freedom Caucus, announced his bid for Texas attorney general in 2026, positioning himself as a fighter for traditional values and against Democrats, while criticizing GOP leadership and Trump on various issues.
Rep. Chip Roy, a conservative and frequent critic of party leaders, announced his bid for Texas attorney general, positioning himself against Democrats and other opponents in a crowded Republican primary.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announced his candidacy for Texas attorney general, challenging the crowded Republican primary field. Roy, known for his conservative stance and past criticism of former boss Ken Paxton, aims to leverage his congressional experience and campaign funds to secure the position, emphasizing his commitment to Texas sovereignty and legal battles. His campaign introduces a potentially significant shift in the state's political landscape, especially given his national profile and previous clashes within his party.
Congressman Chip Roy has announced his bid for the position of Texas Attorney General, entering the political race for the state's top legal office.
Texas Rep. Chip Roy criticizes the GOP tax and spending bill, calling it 'garbage' and expressing doubt about its passage by July 4, due to its large deficit increase and departure from conservative fiscal principles. Despite Republican confidence, opposition from conservatives and Democrats remains strong over the bill's extensive cuts and fiscal impact.
Rep. Chip Roy is vying for the chairmanship of the House Rules Committee, a position that would enhance the influence of the chamber's conservative faction. Roy, a current committee member, has expressed his interest in the role, emphasizing his expertise and ability to unify the conference. The decision ultimately rests with Speaker Mike Johnson, who faces pressure to address the lack of female leadership in House committees, with Rep. Virginia Foxx also considered a contender for the position.
Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy opposed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill, citing a lack of "sanity on spending" and border security. He criticized the bill for doubling down on issues that frustrate Americans and risk the election for supporting Republicans. Despite opposition, the House passed the bill, and President Biden signed it into law to prevent a government shutdown. Roy advocated sticking with the bipartisan budget caps agreement from last year and triggering constrained spending to address defense and bureaucracy while negotiating on border security.
Rep. Chip Roy introduces the Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered (LIABLE) Act, which would allow Americans to sue COVID-19 vaccine makers over alleged adverse health effects caused by the shot, aiming to remove statutory protections for manufacturers. The bill comes amid concerns about vaccine mandates and the limited liability for vaccine-related injuries under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act of 2005. Despite criticism from a pharmaceutical industry spokesperson, Roy and a dozen House GOP co-sponsors are pushing for the bill, arguing that it would provide recourse for those who have faced vaccine injuries.
Rep. Chip Roy criticizes Senate for passing $95 billion Ukraine and Israel aid bill without border security provisions, calling it an "abomination" and urging focus on securing the US border. He accuses Republicans who voted for the bill of prioritizing foreign wars over domestic security, while highlighting the ongoing border crisis in Texas. The bill, which does not address border security, passed with 22 Republican votes and includes $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel, and $9 billion for Gaza, among other allocations.
Rep. Chip Roy criticizes the bipartisan Senate bill as a "War, Debt, and Open Borders" trap designed to boost Biden's re-election chances, arguing that it prioritizes foreign aid over border security. He urges Congress to stop the bill, while Rep. Dan Bishop also highlights damaging provisions. House leadership vows not to pass the bill, while Biden urges its immediate passage and Trump criticizes it as a trap for Republicans.