Paxton vs. Talarico: Here's how they stack up in the latest poll
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
Battleground Texas - Latest Texas politics headlines for this week
The team has the latest Texas politics headlines from across the State. Join us for this edition of "Battleground Texas."
The team has the latest Texas politics headlines from across the State. Join us for this edition of "Battleground Texas."
Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Former Lt. Gov. nominee sues Texas over independent candidate rules
A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.
A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.
Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.
Texas Republican Party chooses new party chair during convention
The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.
The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.
WATCH: Elephant makes appearance at Texas GOP convention
A large special guest made quite the entrance on Friday at the Republican Party of Texas Convention in Houston.
A large special guest made quite the entrance on Friday at the Republican Party of Texas Convention in Houston.
Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
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.
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.
Battleground Texas: One-on-one with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz
In this episode of Battleground Texas, our hosts break down a fast-moving week in Lone Star politics. The trio covers high-profile legal updates and sudden administrative departures.
In this episode of Battleground Texas, our hosts break down a fast-moving week in Lone Star politics. The trio covers high-profile legal updates and sudden administrative departures.
Texas lawmaker vows to name highway after Trump as Cornyn retreats from his own effort
A Texas lawmaker has pledged to rename a highway in honor of President Donald Trump after U.S. Sen John Cornyn backed away from his own effort to do the same.
A Texas lawmaker has pledged to rename a highway in honor of President Donald Trump after U.S. Sen John Cornyn backed away from his own effort to do the same.
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.
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.
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 Republican primary runoff.
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 Republican primary runoff.
Texas app store age verification law can take effect, appeals court rules
A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.
A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.
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.
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 primary runoff: Paxton, Talarico already clashing for Senate seat
Immediately after beating Cornyn for the GOP Texas Senate candidacy, Ken Paxton started his mudslinging with Democrat rival James Talarico. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shares what political analysts had to say about the debacle expected ahead.
Immediately after beating Cornyn for the GOP Texas Senate candidacy, Ken Paxton started his mudslinging with Democrat rival James Talarico. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shares what political analysts had to say about the debacle expected ahead.
Stage set for intense Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat James Talarico.
After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat James Talarico.
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.
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.
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.
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.