Ken Paxton raises money for fall after Texas Senate runoff win May 26
Texas AG owes biggest debts of gratitude to president whose endorsement he'd earned the hard way and five dozen GOP state reps who voted to impeach him in move that set the stage for stardom rise en route to John Cornyn ousting. more
Bo French beat incumbent Jim Wright in primary runoff election May 26
Ex-Tarrant GOP boss scored top upset in round two despite money disadvantage in fight with incumbent, Dan Patrick bigotry accusations and Greg Abbott warning that new nominee knows nothing about oil and gas before endorsing him for fall. more
Paxton win prompts Cook Report and UVA to shuffle Paxton-Talarico fight from likely to leans GOP amid unprecedented baggage for new nominee. more
Austin American-Statesman message for Sen. John Cornyn on May 27
Bo French unseated RRC member Jim Wright in GOP runoff election May 26
Anti-Muslim Republican who's mocked gay and disabled folks ousts the incumbent governor backed amid frantic warnings in race that went down to wire to give GOP statewide slate that Democrats see as godsend. more
Texas Governor would go 0-4 in overtime if RRC member falls after trailing Bo French into Wednesday morning's wee hours at time when Republicans more divided than ever after Paxton knocks Cornyn out. more
James Talarico calls Ken Paxton morally unfit for office after runoff May 26
Ken Paxton faces James Talarico in Senate race after runoff win May 26
Trump deals knockout blow to senator in favor of AG with record baggage in Senate battle while RRC chair trails French in only close race on OT ballot. more
Texas attorney general heads for finish line with lead of almost double digits in polls post-Trump endorsement. more
Ken Paxton touts Donald Trump endorsement on runoff eve May 25
Jacey Jetton posts Donald Trump and John Cornyn photo on May 23
Senator won't commit to backing Paxton as Trump claims Cornyn was disloyal to him.