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Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis blistered Ken Paxton in a CNN interview after President Trump endorsed Paxton, calling him an 'empty suit' and a 'failure' and urging Texans to back incumbent John Cornyn; Paxton has faced ethics questions, and Trump's endorsement has made him the frontrunner in Texas' GOP runoff.
President Trump's last‑minute endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary roiled Republicans, risking higher costs and a tougher path to hold the seat as Paxton heads toward a runoff against Cornyn‑backer James Talarico. Democrats see a potential opening to flip Texas and are ready to spend big, while GOP insiders warn the endorsement could backfire by weakening down‑ballot candidates and accelerating a costly statewide battle. Paxton's long history of controversy and fundraising gaps add to the uncertainty, even as Trump’s loyalty helps Paxton mobilize his base.
President Trump endorses Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate runoff against John Cornyn’s allies, as James Talarico remains the Democratic challenger who leads in recent polls and fundraising; the race is still viewed as likely Republican by Cook, with early voting ending Friday and Election Day on May 26.
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against Sen. John Cornyn, giving Paxton a major boost as early voting continues. Trump praised Paxton’s MAGA-aligned positions, including ending the filibuster and backing the SAVE America Act, while noting Cornyn’s late support for him. The move follows months of ads from both camps and tight polling, with Democrats signaling Paxton as beatable. The outcome could influence down-ballot races and the broader Texas political landscape.
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the May 26 Republican Senate runoff against Sen. John Cornyn, framing Paxton as a 'MAGA Warrior' who will win and urging party loyalty. The move comes as Paxton has trailed Cornyn in the March primary and after a costly race, with some Senate Republicans preferring Cornyn for the general election and early voting already underway.
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, boosting a hard‑line ally ahead of the May 26 vote and showcasing Trump’s continued sway over GOP voters. Paxton portrays Cornyn as Washington‑establishment, while Cornyn highlights his Trump alignment; polls show a tight race as Democrats eyed the bruising primary for openings. The winner will face Democrat James Talarico in November. Trump has also backed other challengers in recent races, underscoring his influence in the party.
Texas Children's Hospital must open what is described as the country's first detransition clinic and pay $10 million after a state investigation into minors' gender-affirming care; the settlement also requires the hospital to stop providing gender-transition care to minors and revoke five doctors' privileges, with funding for detransition services for five years, reflecting Texas's broader push to restrict transgender rights.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking four core provisions of Texas Senate Bill 4, delaying most of the 2023 immigration law just before it was set to take effect, while allowing the provision permitting police to arrest people suspected of illegal entry to proceed. Civil rights groups argued the measures infringe on federal immigration authority and could lead to racial profiling, while Texas officials contend SB4 mirrors federal policy and defends state borders; the ruling follows prior appellate actions and ongoing litigation over the law.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said his office has informed more than 130 Texas cities they can’t raise property taxes because they allegedly failed to comply with Senate Bill 1851, which ties tax increases to annual financial audits and statements. The move targets largely smaller cities as part of an ongoing effort to curb unduly high taxes; larger cities like Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and Corpus Christi were not on the initial list, and Odessa was also not included as the investigation continues and cities respond with audit documentation.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging the streamer uses addictive design and 'dark patterns' to harvest user data—including information about children—in violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, seeking injunctive relief and penalties; Netflix says it respects privacy and will defend the case in court.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix under the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act, alleging the streaming giant tracks and profits from user data (including children’s activity) under the pretense of being a safe, ad-free alternative, and uses addictive features like autoplay; the suit seeks to bar the practices and purge Texans’ data.
Ken Paxton leads John Cornyn by 3 percentage points (48% to 45%) in a University of Houston Hobby School poll of likely Texas GOP runoff voters, with a margin of error ±2.83 points from a 1,200-person sample. The race remains tight as supporters of Wesley Hunt tilt toward Paxton, and undecided voters could sway the May 26 runoff. Polls showing Paxton and Cornyn locked to their bases underscore turnout’s pivotal role, while other May runoff races (attorney general and railroad commissioner) also factor into the broader Texas GOP landscape.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick directed lawmakers to explore closing so-called gambling loopholes that allow online prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket) to operate in Texas, amid fears of manipulation of elections and sports outcomes. However, any state move faces federal resistance since the CFTC claims exclusive authority and has sued states attempting to regulate these markets. The story details a growing clash between state efforts and federal preemption, with Kalshi enforcing penalties on candidates who bet on their own races and opponents warning of gambling harms, while supporters push for robust federal regulation and consumer protections. Texas has been slow to act, and Patrick’s push for 2027 recommendations leaves the issue in limbo as courts and Congress weigh tighter controls over prediction markets. Meanwhile, traditional sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel have rolled out related prediction-market features in Texas, underscoring a broader national debate over governance and oversight.
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leads both Republican contenders in a new Texas Public Opinion Research poll of the U.S. Senate race, with 44% to 41% against Sen. John Cornyn and 46% to 41% against Attorney General Ken Paxton (margin of error ±2.5 percentage points; 1,865 likely general election voters). The poll, conducted April 17–20, finds Talarico’s support strongest among voters of color, college-educated Texans and independents, while Cornyn and Paxton trail in favorability. The race remains contestable as Republicans head to a May 26 runoff; Cook Political Report labels the seat likely Republican. The article also notes broader GOP and Democratic dynamics in Texas races, including Abbott’s lead in the governor’s race and upcoming runoff contests. A correction later clarified initial sample size and margin-of-error figures. This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a state-court lawsuit against ActBlue, alleging the Democratic donor platform accepts donations from foreign nationals and donors who have reached the legal contribution limit, including via gift cards and prepaid cards, and seeks to halt such contributions with up to $10,000 in civil penalties per violation under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. ActBlue denies wrongdoing and calls the claims politically motivated, as Paxton’s investigations into the platform continue amid broader debates over campaign fundraising.