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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 · Oct 6, 2025

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 · Oct 6, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 3, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24, 2025

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

The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2025

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.

Texas Observer · Sep 17, 2025

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 Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Sep 16, 2025

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 · Sep 15, 2025