Texas surrogacy case raises questions over who decides treatment for an unborn child
The case of surrogate McKenna West has ties to California, Alaska and now Texas.
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The case of surrogate McKenna West has ties to California, Alaska and now Texas.
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico introduced their economic agendas while campaigning in North Texas last week.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
The attorney general promoted deductions for medical costs, homebuyers and healthy living while dismissing concerns about cost and recent polling.
Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are facing political headwinds as a variety of polls continue to show them in a dead heat.
A pollster and political science professor at Texas A&M's Bush School said that the candidates' visits to South Texas highlight the region's importance this year.
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
A death certificate shows an Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one day after he was detained.
"These folks in Texas are looking for leaders that have solutions for their problems," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder. "And that's what I'm wanting the party to do."
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
Two Republican members of the Texas House who have butted heads with Ken Paxton and endorsed incumbent John Cornyn told CBS News Texas they are fully supporting the Attorney General in his race against Democratic State Representative James Talarico. Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
"He needs to pitch a tent in Texas." In a tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump will be welcomed in the state.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term, and during his speech to attendees, he criticized the top three Democrats on the statewide ballot this fall.
Monday night, Texas Tech issued a statement saying Sorsby will not be a member of the Red Raider football team this fall.
An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race.
In the battle for U.S. Senate, Republican Ken Paxton visits Washington while Democrat James Talarico campaigns in North Texas and talks about Texas barbecue.
After years of silence, customers' complaints lead to Paxton's first rooftop solar lawsuit as his tenure winds down.
The inquiry centers on how the company presents its products and whether its labeling meets state safety standards.
Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela Paxton, will no longer face a public divorce trial after making substantial progress toward a settlement, his attorneys said.
The June 7 event, called "Big Gay Swim Day," was organized by two nonprofit groups and is set to be held at the Quakertown Civic Center.
After it became clear that Paxton secured the Republican nomination, both campaigns unleashed their attacks on Tuesday night, with Talarico calling Paxton "corrupt" and Paxton calling Talarico "radical."
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
