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What's the Point of Telling Middle Schoolers Not To Commit Adultery?

Texas might have the right to post the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, but it shouldn't bother.

Reason · Apr 23

Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more

Texas’ next top lawyer will take over a key driver of the conservative legal movement. We revisited the major issues in an updated Q&A with the two remaining Republican candidates.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 22

Texas attorney general’s office under scrutiny for letting donors use hotel room bookings

The attorney general’s office reallocated taxpayer-funded rooms to donors and other private citizens, some of whom initially failed to cover the cost of the stay.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 2

Calculating the Taxpayers’ Tab for Ken Paxton’s Extensive Travels

In his three terms as attorney general, Paxton’s state police security detail has cost nearly $3 million as it accompanied him across Texas, the country, and the world.

Texas Observer · Feb 25

Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary

The former Texas governor chairs the Lone Star Freedom Project, a group that has already spent almost $18 million boosting Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 17

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know

The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s three seats on the 2026 ballot.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 12

Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI laws

Texas’ new law regulating AI is set to take effect Jan. 1, two months after Trump’s executive order threatening to cut off some federal money if states pass “onerous” AI laws.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 19, 2025

Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. Angela Paxton agree to unseal divorce records

The agreement comes after a judge put the Paxtons’ records under seal, prompting The Texas Tribune and other outlets to challenge the order.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 19, 2025

GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary

The Houston congressman is giving up his safe seat after just two terms, scrambling the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 6, 2025

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt joins contentious Republican primary for Senate - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt launched a Senate run Monday, roiling an already contentious and costly Republican primary.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025