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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accuses Dallas of spending too little on police

In a new lawsuit, Paxton accused city officials of under-calculating how much money should go to law enforcement under a voter-backed provision.

The Texas Tribune

In Texas attorney general race, Mayes Middleton runs on conservative, not courtroom, record

Middleton has the money and the endorsements. But his primary opponents say he lacks key legal experience to be Texas’ top lawyer.

The Texas Tribune

AG Ken Paxton backs ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board

The board that licenses physicians said it will “vigorously” defend itself against the attorney general’s office.

The Texas Tribune

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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

“Rule follower”: In GOP primary, Joan Huffman promises to bring law and order to the attorney general’s office

Huffman is running on her criminal prosecution experience and allegiance to the rule of law, cutting a contrast with her opponents who are emphasizing a continuation of Paxton’s culture war battles.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Snapchat over accusations of inappropriate content and addictiveness

The lawsuit against the multimedia messaging app's company is just one in a series of actions that the state has taken against social media companies.

The Texas Tribune

GOP Senate candidates pitch themselves as best to boost down-ballot Republicans

Both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton argue they’re best equipped to carry the torch for Republicans and fight off Democratic headwinds in local races.

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Why Republicans are suddenly seriously sweating the Texas Senate race

NEWS ANALYSIS: Senate leaders are still hopeful that Trump will save a beleaguered GOP senator from a primary challenge. But Trump prefers to back a winner, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Houston-area developer Colony Ridge reaches $68 million settlement with Texas, feds

The agreement seeks to remedy a variety of concerns raised by government officials, who accused the development’s owners of targeting Latino homebuyers with predatory loans and false promises.

The Texas Tribune

How the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks explain the 2026 midterms

The Seattle Seahawks' roster reveals a neat overlay between hometowns and college towns and key battleground states and districts.

Roll Call

Trump has $300 million to save the GOP this midterms, but a source claims he just doesn’t care

He's reportedly checked out, and Republicans are getting nervous.

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Attorney general sues Bastrop factory after residents complain about noxious odors

The state’s environmental regulator has issued multiple environmental violations and the lawsuit states the company has failed to fix the problems.

The Texas Tribune

New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate

The survey findings released Monday come just eight days before the start of early voting.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats have the chance to steal a big red state — if they can get out of their own way

ANALYSIS: The Republican blood feud primary should give Democrats a chance to win in Texas, Eric Garcia writes. But the two Democrats vying for the seat won’t let that happen

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After years of silence, Texas Medical Board issues training on how to legally provide abortions

The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say pregnancy complications are impossible to capture in a brief presentation.

The Texas Tribune

Attorney General Ken Paxton asks judge to shut down Muslim advocacy group CAIR

This is the latest in a deluge of investigations and litigation against Muslim groups in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate

GOP candidates John Cornyn, Wesley Hunt and Ken Paxton refused to participate in a candidate Q&A on major issues, ranging from foreign policy to artificial intelligence. We used their past statements and voting history to show voters where they differ.

Axios

Scoop: Cornyn unloading $10 million in last-minute ad blitz

"That's a round number," Cornyn told Axios.

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The Times of India

'Your entire city council can be Indian': Frisco resident clashes with Indian-origin Burt Thakur on 'Indian takeover'

Marc Palasciano, a resident of Texas city Frisco, who calls himself a whistleblower, clashed with Burt Thakur, the first Indian-origin councilman, at the city council meeting. Palasciano has been gathering support on social media against Frisco's alleged Indian takeover, and at the last meeting, he questioned why there were so…

The Texas Tribune

Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.

Families filed applications for more than 100,000 students by mid-February. The application period will close March 17.

The Texas Tribune

Cornyn continues to lead Texas Senate GOP field in fundraising, cash reserves as primary hits homestretch

Despite dominating the airwaves, Texas’ senior senator has been neck and neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton in public polling, both falling well short of the support needed to avoid a runoff.

The Times of India

Investigate, don't accuse on social media: Indian-origin immigration attorney Chand Parvathaneni on H-1B probe in Texas

Immigration attorney Chand Parvathaneni, who was recently in the news because of a viral claim that he filed 700,000 H-1B applications in 2025, which he refuted, spoke about the recent H-1B abuse allegations in Texas and said that a government investigation is always welcome instead of social media accusations. Texas…

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Texas comptroller primary: Who is running and what to know

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.

The Times of India

Texas MAGA turns heat on H1B with probe in shadow of Senate race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into alleged H-1B visa fraud by North Texas companies, suspecting "sham operations" and "ghost offices" that disadvantage American workers. This move, alongside a gubernatorial directive freezing new visa petitions, highlights a political battle within the Texas GOP, with implications for immigration…

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'Ghost offices' of H-1B employers: Texas orders investigation into 3 businesses, asks them to prove they exist

Day after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a freeze on H-1B hiring in state agencies and universities, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered an investigation into three North Texas businesses that hired H-1Bs, asking them to submit documents identifying all their employees and what they do. These three companies are…

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