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Democratic Texas state Sen. Nathan Johnson on Tuesday announced a bid to succeed outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is ...

Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into M&Ms and Skittles manufacturer Mars for ...

President Donald Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip some congressional districts in Texas next year through “​​a very simple redrawing." ...

The third-term Democrat from Dallas faces long odds in a state that has only elected Republicans to statewide office for ...

House and Senate lawmakers’ newly released fundraising numbers provide early clues on who is best prepared for battle in the upcoming midterm season. Tuesday was the deadline for lawmakers seeking ...

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President Donald Trump reportedly told Texas Republicans on a call on Tuesday he wants them to find five new GOP seats in ...

The president said earlier Tuesday that Attorney General Pam Bondi should release "whatever she thinks is credible" in the ...

Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, told Texas Democrats on a call on Tuesday that the moment required everyone to ...

State Sen. Nathan Johnson announced his run for Texas attorney general Tuesday. Johnson is the first Democrat to enter the ...