Paxton coined the nickname while criticizing Talarico's progressive positions. The Democrat's campaign is now selling it on T-shirts.
Talarico is softening previous comments on issues ranging from gun control to climate activism as Republicans accuse him of pursuing a “moderate media makeover.”
More issues surface about proposed 765-kV lines.
The newly acquired property is set to become the second largest state park in Texas.
The trial court skipped a jurisdictional challenge to proceed with the bond-validation suit.
Faculty with backgrounds in Critical Race Theory and “they/them” pronouns received enhanced employment protections.
Reaffirming a statewide tuition freeze first announced in 2024, Abbott told higher education leaders they may not raise undergraduate tuition or fees.
The approval comes after Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit against a shareholder advisory firm that attempted to discourage the move.
More than half of public school districts received permission to keep employing uncertified teachers.
As polls show broad public opposition to new AI data centers, Johnson County leaders are weighing how massive water use, PFAS pollution, and noise could impact local residents.
The victory sets up a November showdown between Paxton and Democrat James Talarico as Republicans push for party unity heading into the General Election.
Mealer, Bonck among winners.
