The Latest Breaking News from Jared Woodfill

Ken Paxton’s Christian identity politics obscure a history of scandal

The Texas Senate candidate rose to power as a culture warrior. His record is a marriage of hypocrisy and cynicism

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Texas Supreme Court justice implies Democrats will cheat in 2024 election

Justice John Devine’s comments at a conservative event are the latest to prompt concerns about his impartiality as a jurist.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 5, 2024

Texas Supreme Court Justice John Devine narrowly survives heated primary centered on judicial ethics

Devine will face 281st District Judge Christine Vinh Weems in November’s general election.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024

Southern Baptist Convention settles high-profile lawsuit that accused former leader of sexual abuse

The suit prompted a major newspaper investigation into Southern Baptist sexual abuse and seven other men to come forward with allegations against Paul Pressler, an influential conservative activist and former Texas judge.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 29, 2023

Prominent anti-LGBTQ+ activist Jared Woodfill running for Texas House

If elected next year, Woodfill also plans to run for House speaker. His campaign accuses his 2024 opponent, conservative state Rep. Lacey Hull, of conspiring with incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan to work against conservatives.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 17, 2023

Houston GOP activist knew for years of child sex abuse claims against Southern Baptist leader, law partner

Under oath, outspoken anti-gay activist Jared Woodfill said he was told in 2004 that Paul Pressler had sexually abused a minor. But Woodfill did not cut ties with the Southern Baptist leader — and said he had no knowledge of Pressler’s alleged behavior when another young man came forward about…

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27, 2023