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Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and Senate

ProPublica on MSN · 5h

Texas AG Ken Paxton Won’t Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run

The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.

Associated Press News on MSN · 19h

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gearing up for a potential U.S. Senate run while no longer shadowed by a federal corruption investigation that hung over his rising profile in the Republican Party.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Texas AG Ken Paxton touts new report that DOJ officials declined to prosecute him

The corruption probe was the last significant inquiry into Paxton as he eyes a potential run to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn next year.

Texas, House and Senate Bill 2

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 21h

Texas ‘within reach’ of education savings account as Senate bill nears vote on House floor

The updated proposal that moves to the full House for consideration would prioritize students transitioning from public to private school but

Washington Examiner on MSN · 6h

Texas school choice bill heads for vote in state House

Legislation allocating $1 billion in state funds to give Texas students the option to attend their school of choice has passed a committee vote and will advance to a vote in the Texas House. The Texas House Committee on Public Education passed SB2,

Controversial education bills move to full Texas House

Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.

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Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies gets Texas Senate OK

The Texas Senate gave unanimous approval to a sweeping water bill Wednesday that would address a range of issues that have ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement ...

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Paxton's Chances of Beating Cornyn If He Initiates Texas GOP Senate Battle

Paxton, the Texas attorney general, has been speculated to be considering challenging fellow Republican, Senator John Cornyn.

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Texas Senate narrowly confirms formerly indicted Austin cop to police watchdog agency

The vote is a show of strength for Texas Republican leadership after several members of the Senate Democratic Caucus sought ...

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Texas Senate moves to make damaging Tesla charging stations a felony

The Texas Senate passed legislation this week that would make it a third-degree felony if protesters cause any damage to an ...

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A Senate Blockbuster Looms in Texas, as Paxton Prepares to Challenge Cornyn

In an interview, the Texas attorney general attacked Senator John Cornyn as out of touch, and said he had talked to people ...

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Texas Senate panel approves $500-million incentive to boost local film industry

A senate panel approved the proposed $500 million in funds for the Texas film incentive program after a Monday hearing ...

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Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey ask Texas Senate panel to support new film incentives

Senate Bill 22 would create the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund, pumping $500 million every two years into a ...

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Texas Senate passes bill disallowing sex changes on birth certificates

Read more The Texas Senate on Thursday voted to pass a bill that would prevent Texans from changing the sex assigned on ...

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