Two Democrats enter Texas attorney general race as Paxton sets sights on U.S. Senate
The attorney general's race is a rare open seat in the state, as Ken Paxton was elected the 51st attorney general of Texas in 2014.
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The attorney general's race is a rare open seat in the state, as Ken Paxton was elected the 51st attorney general of Texas in 2014.
On Tuesday, Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas County kicked off his campaign for Texas attorney general. On Thursday, former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski joined the Democratic field. The attorney general's race is a rare open seat in the state, as Ken Paxton, attorney general for more than a decade, runs for U.S. Senate.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink spoke with Jasper Scherer, politics editor at the Texas Tribune, and Brad Johnson, senior reporter at The Texan, ahead of the packed session to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's 18-item-long agenda.
The 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature is set to begin Monday, July 21. The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC regulation, property taxes, and a GOP-led redistricting push by President Trump.
This week on Eye on Politics, a look ahead at the items Gov. Greg Abbott is bringing the Texas legislature back for. Several items on the 18-item agenda include taking a look at warning systems and emergency communications in the wake of deadly flash flooding in Central Texas. Property taxes, hemp regulations and a push for redistricting in the state are also included.
Texas legislators say they not only have to address the urgent needs facing Central Texas right now, but also focus on long-term solutions.
Sen. Angela Paxton's announcement on X that she filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on biblical grounds spread quickly through social media and political circles. It comes after 38 years of marriage and may impact the attorney general's primary challenge against four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
Last month, the New York Times reported President Trump wanted the Governor to call a special session so lawmakers could redraw the Congressional maps in favor of creating additional Republican districts.
Legislators say they not only have to address the urgent needs facing Central Texas right now, but they are also looking at how and why so many people were in harm's way. They also want to focus on long-term solutions.
Gov. Greg Abbott's expanded agenda for the upcoming special session includes the controversial topic of redistricting and responding to the deadly Central Texas floods.
According to a poll released by the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin last month, 17 percent of Texans said political corruption is the biggest problem facing the state.
Eye on Politics takes a look at what's next in Texas politics as candidates for various races in the state begin to emerge.
The new law came after lengthy debates among Republicans in the House and Senate.
All Texas Republicans in the House, along with Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, voted for it. Democrats who serve in Congress voted against the measure and called it "one ugly bill."
Now that Ken Paxton is running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate against incumbent John Cornyn, multiple candidates have either announced their campaigns to become the state's top prosecutor, while others have said they're strongly considering jumping into the race.
In a poll released by the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin last month, political corruption topped the list of concerns by Texans. Overall, 17% said that's the biggest problem facing the state, which is more than inflation and prices, and immigration and border security.
President Trump and Republicans in Congress are celebrating after both the House and Senate passed what they call the "one big, beautiful bill".
Republican state representatives discuss what they expect to be done regarding the vetoed THC ban bill during the called special session.
Republican Congressman Pat Fallon and Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson discuss their overall view of Iran going forward.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick and former State Senator Don Huffines are running in the 2026 GOP primary in March.
Multiple U.S. and international agencies say the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear weapons sites, on top of Israel's attacks, has caused severe damage to the terrorist nation's program.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick and former State Senator Don Huffines, R-Dallas, have their sights set on becoming Texas Comptroller. They're running in the 2026 GOP primary in March.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Gov. Abbott are split over a ban on THC products. Republicans hope to accomplish something on the issue that's dividing the party. With a new Republican heading the Texas Comptroller's Office this week, two other Republicans who want the job say why they would be the best pick for taxpayers. Democratic and Republican members of Congress from North Texas discuss whether Iran can be trusted not to rebuild its nuclear weapons sites after the U.S. attack.
The political dominoes are falling at the Texas Capitol months before the March 2026 primaries.
The plan to sue the state comes months before the state's March 2026 primary.
