The Latest Breaking News from The Texas Tribune

Trump says he will soon endorse in runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton

The president also said he would call on whomever he does not endorse to drop out of the race — though he did not specify whether he would back Cornyn or Paxton.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

U.S. House ethics panel launches investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales’ alleged affair with staffer who died

The committee will determine whether Gonzales “engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office.”

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Kamala Harris endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate after supporting his opponent in the primary

After endorsing U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary, the former vice president called for the party to unite behind Talarico.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform

The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Nate Sheets defeats three-term incumbent Sid Miller in GOP primary for Texas agriculture commissioner

Sheets’ campaign was boosted by major endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and industry groups like the Texas Farm Bureau.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into runoff by Brandon Herrera amid affair scandal

The Republican primary was upended in the final days by reports that Gonzales had an affair with a former aide who died last year after setting herself on fire. He'll face Herrera in a runoff for the second straight election.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Allred leads Johnson in race for new North Texas congressional seat

The two competed for North Texas’ 33rd Congressional District after Republicans redrew political maps last year.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Former state Sen. Don Huffines wins GOP primary for Texas comptroller

Huffines avoided a runoff in a big-money race against acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick to be the state’s chief financial officer.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Mayes Middleton, Chip Roy advance to runoff for GOP attorney general nomination

With a self-funded ad surge, Middleton overcame Roy’s initial frontrunner status, taking a commanding lead but falling short of the majority needed to win outright.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Steve Toth wins Republican primary, unseating U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Steve Toth, one of the most conservative members of the Texas House, framed his challenge of Dan Crenshaw as a referendum on the ideological future of the Republican Party.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4