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Former Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas

The charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton drops appeal: Texas to pay $6.6 million to whistleblowers

The Legislature will still have to appropriate the funds to pay the judgment, either during the upcoming special session or during the next regular session.

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Former Rep. Colin Allred makes another bid for Senate in Texas - Roll Call

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate again, this time against Republican John Cornyn, who faces a tough primary challenge, too.

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Seven and counting? Tally of open Senate seats continues to climb - Roll Call

There are currently seven open Senate seats, above the average for an election cycle, with potentially more departures to come.

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Democrat Colin Allred Launches New Senate Bid, Vying For John Cornyn's Seat After Losing To Ted Cruz

Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is launching a Senate bid to unseat Republican Sen. John Cornyn, already facing a tough primary contest from Texas AG Ken Paxton

Latin Times

Texas Democrat Colin Allred launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign

Allred lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz last year by 8.5 points while outperforming the top of the ticket.

The Texas Tribune

Judge dismisses Ken Paxton lawsuit challenging State Fair of Texas gun ban

Texas’ attorney general alleged the City of Dallas and the fair were violating state law and the second amendment with the ban, which was adopted after a 2023 shooting.

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Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump

As he faces the toughest electoral challenge of his career, Cornyn has also wielded his powers as a U.S. senator to lean into partisan issues prized by the GOP base.

The Texas Tribune

What cases did the US Supreme Court decide at the end of its 2024 term?

The Supreme Court delivered victories for religious freedom advocates and the Trump administration on its final day.

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Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules

The decision, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit, narrows the public’s legal options to challenge Texas officials under the state’s open records law.

The Texas Tribune

Texas can require porn websites to verify users’ ages, Supreme Court rules

The case involves a 2023 state law requiring adult websites to verify users’ ages, but the ruling is expected to have broader implications for free speech law.

The Texas Tribune

US supreme court backs age checks for pornography sites to exclude children

Court’s conservative justices said Texas law requiring online age verification didn’t violate free expression. PornHub had gone dark in Texas in protest of the law

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court bans anyone under 18 from viewing pornography in Texas

Texas law seeks to prevent people under18 from viewing explicit content

The Independent UK

Top DOJ Official Hints That Department and Texas AG Worked Together To End Texas Dream Act in 'Six Hours'

The Department of Justice coordinated with Texas AG Ken Paxton to end a bill that allowed undocumented students to pay for in-state tuition, a top official suggested.

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Top Paxton deputy accused of witness tampering during impeachment trial

In dueling lawsuits, current and former employees of the attorney general’s office sling allegations that threaten to intrude on Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid.

The Independent UK

Justice Department closes investigation into Muslim-centered community near Dallas

The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its civil rights investigation into a planned Muslim-centered community near Dallas without filing charges

Roll Call

Republicans aim to revive Texas wins in sweeping budget package - Roll Call

Big priorities for the Texas GOP delegation may have gotten a new lease on life when senators released revised reconciliation text.

The Texas Tribune

Sen. Joan Huffman joins GOP field vying to succeed Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general

In her announcement, Huffman framed herself as the most experienced candidate, pointing to her time as a prosecutor, judge and chair of key Senate committees.

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Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts announces campaign for Texas Senate seat

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

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Former astronaut Terry Virts launches Democratic bid for U.S. Senate in Texas

The early announcement tees up what is likely to be a crowded primary field angling for the seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.

The Independent UK

Prosecutors ask for new execution date for Texas man in shaken baby syndrome case

A new execution date is being requested for Robert Roberson

The Texas Tribune

Attorney General Ken Paxton requests new execution date for Robert Roberson

A judge could set a new execution date for no sooner than 90 days from now, though Roberson has a pending appeal.

The Texas Tribune

Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

The Texas Tribune

Aaron Reitz, former top DOJ official and Paxton aide, launches bid for Texas attorney general

Reitz, formerly a key cog in Texas’ conservative legal pipeline, once said the AG’s office is at war with “the forces that want to destroy the American order.”

International Business Times UK

George Soros' Bold Bet: Millions to Make Texas a Blue State Battleground

George Soros is pumping millions into Texas to turn it Democratic, targeting 2026 and beyond. Will his Blue Texas initiative succeed, or is it a pipe dream?

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