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Paxton sides with Texas GOP, against secretary of state in lawsuit seeking to close primaries

Secretary of State Jane Nelson said in a filing that Paxton’s office gave her less than an hour’s warning that they’d be siding against her agency in court. The post Paxton sides with Texas GOP, against secretary of state in lawsuit seeking to close primaries appeared first on The Texas…

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What to know about Texas court's decision to pause Roberson's execution in shaken baby case

A Texas appeals court has paused the execution of Robert Roberson, who was set to be the first in the U.S. executed for a murder linked to shaken baby syndrome

The Independent UK

Texas court again pauses execution of man in ‘shaken baby’ case

Robert Roberson, who has maintained innocence in death of two-year-old daughter, gets third execution date stayed

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‘You cannot undo a wrongful execution’: push to halt killing of Texas man in ‘shaken baby’ case

Lawyers scramble as Robert Roberson to be first person executed under theory now widely seen as junk science

The Guardian - US

Texas charges eight people over links to midwife accused of illegal abortions

State attorney general Ken Paxton claims ‘cabal of abortion-loving radicals’ practiced medicine without a license

The Guardian - US

Texas GOP to consider blocking lawmakers from 2026 primary ballot in first test of new censure rule

The state party’s governing board will meet Saturday to decide whether 10 Texas House Republicans tried to thwart GOP priorities during this year’s legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

Texas father remains hopeful he can avoid execution in ‘shaken baby’ case

Robert Roberson said he is optimistic he will one day get a chance to prove his innocence with a new trial

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Texas AG Ken Paxton Says He'll Launch 'Undercover Operations To Infiltrate And Uproot Terrorist Cells'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Tuesday that he is spearheading the launch of "undercover operations to infiltrate and uproot leftist terror cells" in the state.

Latin Times

Texas physicians group is undermining federal COVID vaccine recommendations, Paxton says

Texas Medical Association has nudged physicians to consider COVID vaccine recommendations from other medical groups.

The Texas Tribune

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

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

Texas and Florida Have Become National Models for Using the Police State To Wage Culture War Battles

From library books to abortion, gender, and even food, the culture war is now feeding the police state.

Reason

Texas attorney general tells 4 cities to drop tax hikes amid investigations into incomplete audits

Most of the cities — Odessa, La Marque, Tom Bean and Whitesboro — said they are following the law and Ken Paxton’s office is jumping the gun on enforcing new state rules.

The Texas Tribune

Renewed focus on Roberson case is latest in deluge of political pressure aimed at Texas judiciary

The latest calls to stave off the politically charged execution come after a summer where GOP leaders asked the state courts to kick Democrats out of office and throw Beto O’Rourke in jail.

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Talarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary

The Austin state lawmaker took in $6.2 million in the three weeks since he launched his bid, outpacing the $4.1 million Allred raised over the last three months.

The Guardian - US

Louisiana issues warrant for California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

It is part of effort by anti-abortion activists and red states to target telemedicine abortion and providers across states

Latin Times

Top Republicans Terrified Trump-Backed Ken Paxton Will Poison Other Texas Races

Allies of Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn are sounding the alarm that Trump's pick to replace him in 2026 could poison the smaller races in the state, presenting a major threat to the GOP's already slim majority in the House.

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Cornyn nabs endorsements from 15 former GOP members of Congress in primary vs. Paxton

It’s a further sign of how the Washington establishment has consolidated behind the senior Texas senator, who is being backed by the Senate GOP’s campaign arm in his primary.

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The Guardian - US

Abortion pill providers targeted by new Texas law refuse ‘anticipatory obedience’

Greg Abbott’s latest move fuels clash between US red states and blue-state shield laws protecting abortion care

Texas Observer

News Orgs Fight to Unseal Records in the Paxtons’ Divorce Case

The media outlets, including the Texas Observer, argue that the Paxtons are elected officials subject to public scrutiny.

The Independent UK

Toothpaste brands forced to change labels thanks to Texas fluoride rules

Starting November 1, Colgate-Palmolive will update its toothpaste packaging and marketing after concerns from Texas AG Ken Paxton about fluoride portrayal

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s legal crusade against Beto O’Rourke is faltering before an all-Republican appeals court

The court, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott, recently allowed O’Rourke to continue raising and dispersing donations, and cast doubt on Paxton’s main arguments.

Benzinga

Colgate Agrees To Show Safe Toothpaste Amounts For Kids After Legal Pressure

Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached an agreement with Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL), addressing concerns over misleading toothpaste packaging and advertising aimed at children.

The Texas Tribune

Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texas’ gambling ban

While the state's strict ban on gambling hasn’t changed, fast-growing daily fantasy sports and prediction market apps are giving Texans new ways to wager without leaving home.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll finds

The survey found many Texas voters are either undecided or would support candidates who haven’t actually entered the race. It also showed GOP Sen. John Cornyn leading Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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