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

With his impeachment and securities fraud case behind him, Paxton’s political stock is on the rise.

The Texas Tribune

Race to succeed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi has become referendum on his tenure

Some Republicans and candidates are calling for a serious change, warning that the party could be vulnerable in future elections because of the ongoing disunity that has defined Rinaldi’s two terms.

The Texas Tribune

Dade Phelan’s Efforts to Expand Healthcare Still Leave Many Struggling in His District

The House speaker has never backed full Medicaid expansion, and GOP resistance could now harden.

Texas Observer

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Tom Oliverson announces he is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speakership

Oliverson, one of Phelan’s committee chairmen, said the speaker has lost the confidence of the Republican caucus.

The Texas Tribune

Enforcing Texas’ new immigration law may be challenging, even for authorities that support it

A new law allowing local authorities to deport migrants remains tied up in court. Even if it goes back into effect, logistical challenges could complicate enforcement.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott appears with embattled House Speaker Dade Phelan for first time in heated primary season

Abbott has so far been silent as Phelan battles for political survival in a tough primary runoff.

The Texas Tribune

Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in Texas

All told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May.

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House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxton’s impeachment. It may end his career.

The May 28 runoff promises to be an expensive, high-profile contest that will help reshape the political dynamics of the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators

The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.

Texas Observer

Far-right candidates see Super Tuesday wins at traditional Republicans’ expense

Highest-profile victory goes to Mark Robinson, a Hitler-quoting anti-abortion extremist who will now run for North Carolina governor

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Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors

The two state leaders and other prominent Republicans, like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former president Donald Trump, endorsed challengers in dozens of races citing the incumbents’ disloyalty to the party.

The Texas Tribune

Insurgent Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries

The shockwaves rippled up and down the ballot as incumbent state House members, judges and other state leaders were forced into runoffs or defeated outright.

The Texas Tribune

Five takeaways from the US Super Tuesday primary races

Busy US election day sees Biden and Trump bolster their paths to the White House, ends Nikki Haley’s GOP campaign.

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Moderate Republican Tony Gonzales fails to clinch GOP nomination, forced into runoff

State Rep. Craig Goldman and business owner John O’Shea are competing to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger. Brandon Gill won the GOP nomination to replace Michael Burgess.

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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan heading to runoff against hardline conservative challenger

Phelan was neck and neck with GOP challenger David Covey with votes still being counted.

The Guardian - US

Haley wins surprise Vermont victory as Biden and Trump dominate Super Tuesday

Neither Biden nor Trump have secured the nomination of their respective parties, but both are likely to do so within the next two weeks

The Texas Tribune

It’s primary election day. Here are six things to watch.

Divisions among Republicans are in stark display, some of Texas’ most senior members of Congress are retiring and Democrats are hoping to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz.

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Texas AG Paxton Launches Purge Campaign Against GOP Opponents

Texas AG Ken Paxton targets GOP members in primaries, sparking internal strife and legal challenges.

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Rick Perry stumps for Speaker Dade Phelan in final days of primary election

Donald Trump endorsed Phelan’s opponent, putting Perry at odds with the former president he served under as energy secretary.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott, Tim Dunn spend millions in Texas GOP primary fights over vouchers, impeachment

Texans For Lawsuit Reform and pro-voucher groups are also spending millions.

The Texas Tribune

Frustration boils as Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton target GOP incumbents

Big spending and anger surround reelection bids for state House members like Glenn Rogers, who’s facing heat for votes on vouchers and Ken Paxton’s impeachment.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi backed a group with white supremacist ties — while working for its billionaire funder

Farris Wilks is a key funder of Defend Texas Liberty, the state party’s largest donor, which is under fire for its ties to white supremacists

The Texas Tribune

From RaTmasTer to kingmaker: How Jonathan Stickland trolled his way to Texas GOP power

In his teens and his 20s, Stickland was a prolific internet troll. But instead of growing out of it, he would make a career of it — ascending to the role of a conservative Texas powerbroker, before taking heat for hosting a meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.

The Texas Tribune

Far-right activist blasts Speaker Phelan for being "pro-Muslim" in political mailer

The card insinuates that Phelan wants to wish his constituents a happy Ramadan instead of a merry Christmas. Muslim Texans say it’s Islamophobic and some Republicans say it doesn't reflect Christian values.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s impeachment cost Texas taxpayers more than $4 million

The bulk of the costs came from bills from Rusty Hardin’s law firm, according to records released this week.

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