How Paxton, Talarico differ on God Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists Salon · Aug 14
What to know about a surrogacy dispute between a California couple, their surrogate and Texas courts A surrogate who gave birth in Texas to a California couple's child is embroiled in a legal battle The Independent UK · Aug 14
Surrogate Who Fought Parents’ Wishes To End Pregnancy Has Given Birth, Now She’s Banned From Seeing The Baby “That’s going to be a Supreme Court hearing case,” a netizen said. Bored Panda · Aug 13
Who Is McKenna West? The Surrogate Who Defied Abortion Orders and Gave Birth in Texas Who is McKenna West? The Alaska surrogate whose decision after a prenatal diagnosis triggered a Texas parental-rights dispute. International Business Times UK · Aug 13
Fifth Circuit Allows 2021 Texas Election Integrity Law To Finally Go Into Effect "In short, we have been playing an exhausting game of Whac-A-Mole to correct the district court’s mishandling of this case." Reason · Aug 13
Texas surrogacy case takes shocking turn after baby with heart defect is born A surrogate gave birth Wednesday after a judge ordered life-sustaining treatment for the newborn. The baby was diagnosed with a serious heart condition before birth. The surrogate and the California couple are in a bitter legal dispute. Texas authorities intervened on behalf of the surrogate in the case. The newborn… The Economic Times · Aug 13
Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists. Talarico’s focus: “You can’t love God and hate other people.” The Texas Tribune · Aug 13
Surrogate mother who fled to Texas gives birth to baby amid legal battle over treatment A judge ordered the child to receive life-sustaining treatment The Independent UK · Aug 13
Surrogate mother who fled to Texas gives birth to baby with severe heart defect McKenna West initially agreed to an abortion after diagnosis, but then fled to state where abortion is illegal and broke contact with biological parents, attorney alleges The Guardian - US · Aug 13
Baby at center of surrogacy rights case is born in Dallas The biological parents won a temporary restraining order against the surrogate, who tried to claim parental rights, and are with their baby, their attorneys say. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12
As Big Bend wall outcry builds, Paxton does not say whether construction should proceed The attorney general’s campaign said he wants strong border security that considers Big Bend’s “unique characteristics” — but did not say whether he supports building a wall there. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12
Major Update In Case Of Surrogate Trying To Save Baby After Biological Parents Demand Pregnancy Be Terminated “I felt I had no other option, no way out,” the surrogate mother said. Bored Panda · Aug 12
Texas AG Ken Paxton was taking calls during a town hall. Then one caller asked, ‘Why did you cheat on your wife?’ Paxton’s wife filed for divorce last year. We Got This Covered · Aug 12
Trial lawyers, once a force for Democrats, reclaim political clout in Texas GOP’s MAGA wing Texas plaintiffs’ lawyers are bankrolling populist GOP insurgents. Tort reform groups like Texans for Lawsuit Reform are aghast. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12
The Texas Tribune · Aug 11 Surrogate asks Texas court to let her seek medical care on the baby she’s carrying, AG Paxton says An Alaskan surrogate has traveled to Texas for legal protection after a California couple has refused treatment for a severe heart condition.
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Who will control the US Senate in 2026? Nine races to watch Nine US Senate races are emerging as critical contests for party control. Democrats see an opening as President Trump's approval ratings weaken significantly. North Carolina, Maine, Michigan, and Ohio offer the clearest paths to a Democratic majority. Alaska, Iowa, and Texas could become essential if the party loses ground elsewhere.…
Ballotpedia · Aug 10 Texas sues Glass Lewis over proxy advice disclosures Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued Glass Lewis in Texas District Court for Collin County on July 29, 2026, alleging deceptive trade practices. Glass Lewis is a San Francisco-based proxy advisory firm that advises institutional investors how to vote at corporate shareholder meetings.
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Ken Paxton heckled over cheating allegations during campaign stop Opponents of the Texas Republican have consistently brought up past allegations that he cheated on his wife, used his position to enrich himself and more
Latin Times · Aug 7 Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 7 Most polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 6 Appeals court rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to overturn Texas State Fair gun ban The fair banned firearms in 2024 after a shooting at Fair Park. Paxton’s lawsuit has faced multiple setbacks, the latest from a court appointed entirely by Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Independent UK · Aug 6 ‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan ANALYSIS: The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas
Roll Call · Aug 6 At the Races: Crossing lines Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Poll after poll suggests Americans are deeply split along partisan lines on most…
The Texas Tribune · Aug 6 James Talarico rolls out economic agenda that takes aim at “false Gospel of trickle-down economics” Like his U.S. Senate rival, Ken Paxton, the Austin state lawmaker introduced a plan to address what he called an “affordability crisis.” But they differed on who is to blame for rising costs.
Latin Times · Aug 5 Report: James Talarico Voted Using Parents' Address After Accusing Rival Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud The investigation, which reviewed Travis County records, found James Talarico bought a home in June 2022 but did not change his voter registration address for more than two years.