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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Jasper Scherer

Once the Texas GOP’s “weak link,” Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton endorses David Covey at an event in Beaumont on Monday, Jan 15, 2024. Covey is running against House Speaker Dade Phelan in the Republican primary.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton endorses David Covey at an event in Beaumont on Monday, Jan 15, 2024. (Credit: Mark Felix for The Texas Tribune)

Ten months ago, things looked bleak for Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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