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With Primary Field Still in Flux, James Talarico Pitches His Big Tent Revival

"I'm not interested in tearing down my fellow Democrats, because we are all on the same team ... but I think that I've got a compelling case to make."

Texas Observer

Jammie Booker: World's Strongest Woman Disqualified For Being Transgender, 'Exposed' True Identity In A Viral Video

The 2025 World's Strongest Woman title sparked controversy as Jammie Booker was disqualified after her biological sex was revealed, igniting debate on fairness in women's sport.

International Business Times UK

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues a second state agency over rules he says discriminate on religious grounds

Paxton, who is running to unseat fellow Republican John Cornyn in the U.S. Senate, has vowed to strike down Texas laws that “undermine religious liberty.”

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Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander

Judge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.

The Texas Tribune

Gavin Newsom Says Trump And Greg Abbot 'Played With Fire' And Got Burned As Federal Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Map

On Tuesday, a federal court's decision to block Texas Republicans from using a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections has intensified national debates over race, voting rights and mid-decade redistricting.

Benzinga

After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him

Until being labeled as the "radical left," Brown was widely supported by Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously hired him as his clerk. Abbott called the ruling “clearly erroneous.”

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Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.

The heavily redacted emails reveal little of the two men’s relationship.

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Court Rejects Bid To Block Kenvue's $398 Million Shareholder Payout In Tylenol Safety Dispute

On Friday, a Texas judge declined to halt an upcoming shareholder payout by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to restrict Kenvue Inc.'s (NYSE:KVUE) handling and marketing of Tylenol amid ongoing litigation over the product's safety for pregnant women.

Benzinga

Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton era

At the Texas Tribune Festival, Republican and Democratic candidates made their case for why they should be the state’s top lawyer.

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In rare move, Texas AG sues state board to end work-study programs

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit claims three state work-study programs are unconstitutional because they exclude religious organizations.

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Texas professors arrested at campus protest sue university, alleging retaliation

Ben Wright and Rosemary Admiral say UTD severely restricted campus access after arrests at peaceful protest

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Texas lawmakers say colleges have to balance free speech with duty to keep discourse civil

Legislative panels were created after Republican leaders criticized students mocking or celebrating conservative activities Charlie Kirk’s death.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG’s lawsuit that sought to shutter Harris County program for undocumented immigrants rejected

The county allocated $1.3 million to groups that provide immigration legal services amid an uptick in federal enforcement. Paxton called the program “evil and wicked.”

The Texas Tribune

Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes

Citing a new state law, Attorney General Ken Paxton told four cities to cancel planned tax hikes. But La Marque leaders say their tax increase is critical to keeping the city afloat financially.

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Texas Latino civic group sues to block AG Ken Paxton from shutting it down

Paxton accuses nonprofit Jolt of an “unlawful voter registration scheme,” but a legal filing provided no evidence that it registers noncitizens to vote.

Axios

Faith-forward Texas Senate candidate follows porn actors, escorts online

James Talarico has become a sensation in Texas politics by talking about how his Christianity is the basis for his progressive politics.

PC Gamer

'Roblox must do more to protect kids from sick and twisted freaks,' Texas attorney general says as he sues Roblox 'for putting pixel pedophiles and profits' ahead of safety

Kex Paxton smells blood in the water.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues three school districts for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms

The suits against Galveston, Round Rock and Leander ISDs come after Texas passed a law requiring the commandments be posted in classrooms. The law is being challenged in federal court.

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Longtime GOP state Rep. John Smithee of Amarillo will not seek reelection

Smithee has represented the Panhandle in the Texas House for 40 years. He ran for speaker last year and most recently served as chair of the criminal jurisprudence committee.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Patrick pledges $1 million in campaign funds to install Turning Point USA at every Texas college and high school

Turning Point USA was founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The Texas Tribune

Texas sues Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform endangers children

Texas is the third state to sue the platform, alongside dozens of private plaintiffs who say Roblox didn’t do enough to protect their kids from sexually explicit content.

International Business Times UK

Texas Runs After Roblox for Being 'Breeding Ground for Predators'

Texas has sued Roblox, alleging the platform endangers children and fails to prevent online predators, while the company maintains it has industry-leading safety measures in place.

Benzinga

Texas AG Sues Roblox For Putting 'Pixel Pedophiles And Profit' Over Safety

Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who on Thursday accused the gaming platform of disregarding safety laws and misleading parents about potential risks to young users.

The Texas Tribune

Judge denies Paxton request to block Tylenol maker from paying shareholders

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

The Texas Tribune

Cornyn “open to” changing Senate filibuster, Hunt and Paxton back Trump’s call to scrap it

The president has sharpened his calls for Senate Republicans to kill the longstanding legislative maneuver, saying the GOP’s electoral success could hinge on it.

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