The Latest Breaking News from Ken Paxton

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.

We Got This Covered · Feb 10

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 · Feb 9

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 · Feb 9

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

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

Axios · Feb 5

'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 Times of India · Feb 4

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 · Feb 4

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 Texas Tribune · Jan 31

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…

The Times of India · Jan 30

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 Texas Tribune · Jan 30

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…

The Times of India · Jan 29