Paxton ups ante to oust acting comptroller over Islamic school controversy

Texas AG Ken Paxton is increasing his efforts to have acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed from office and replaced with the winner of the GOP primary election. 

Dubai-based development for immigrants in Texas halts after state investigation

A planned development in North Texas that reportedly aimed to house as many as 20,000 migrants, dubbed "Sharia City" by lawmakers, has been canceled after the state launched an investigation into it. 

Paxton asks Abbott to replace 'incompetent loser' acting comptroller

Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state. 

New ruling could cost thousands of Texans their jobs
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Texas regulators voted to block undocumented immigrants from receiving licenses, potentially causing thousands of Texans to lose their jobs. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

John Cornyn releases AI ad attacking Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate John Cornyn released an AI ad attacking Ken Paxton and his alleged mistresses. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on the rise of artificial intelligence in political ads.

Cornyn reverses stance on filibuster in push to pass SAVE Act

Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.

Texas Attorney General urges Collin County to reject 'EPIC City' development

Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Collin County to block the "EPIC City" housing project, citing a lawsuit that claims the land was annexed illegally to avoid state oversight.

Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows

A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.

Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds

Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.

Cornyn/Paxton race turning into political tug of war
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The Republican race for Senate in Texas is turning into an ugly tug of war for the GOP. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.

Paxton says he might drop from Senate race if federal voter ID bill passes

Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

Texas Primary Election Results: 2026 winner list and key runoffs to watch in May

Here's the latest Texas Primary Election results for 2026, featuring James Talarico’s win, the Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff and key updates on the race for Governor.

Ken Paxton election day party marred by arrest outside venue
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Ken Paxton will face John Cornyn in a runoff election in a few weeks after failing to secure over 50% of the vote Tuesday night, and his election watch party was marred by a man arrested outside the venue. FOX 4 reporter David Sentendrey has more.

Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff

The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.

LIVE: Texas attorney general 2026 primary results

For the first time in more than a decade, the attorney general seat will be filled by a new person as Ken Paxton is leaving to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

Contentious Texas Senate races conclude tonight
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Both Texas Senate races have captured national attention as Republicans and Democrats vote for who will represent their party in the general election today. FOX 4 reporters Steven Dial, Shaun Rabb and Casey Stegall have more.