Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
Lawyer who defended Paxton at impeachment trial backs Talarico
A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial three years ago has backed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Jane Nelson, Texas’ top election official, stepping down as Secretary of State
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
Paxtons cancel divorce trial as Senate race heats up
The public divorce trial of Ken and Angela Paxton has been canceled, just weeks before it was set to begin, according to Collin County court records.
Talarico leads Paxton in first post-runoff poll of Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the…
Live election results: Houston, Texas 2026 primary runoffs in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery counties
Live election results for Houston-area counties Democratic and Republican primary runoffs on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
GOP Senate campaign arm scrubs anti-Paxton posts following runoff win
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has seemingly erased all negative content against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton following his runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas 2026 runoff takeaways: Trump effect in full force on election night
Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.
Cornyn pledges Republican ticket support after bitter loss to Paxton in Senate race
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he will support the Republican ticket despite his loss to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the party’s nomination.
Paxton thanks Cornyn, pounces on Talarico after big Senate win
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly turned to attack his Democratic opponent for U.S. Senate after he secured the Republican nomination during Tuesday’s runoff election.