Kingsville Commissioner Announces Run for US Congress
Current City of Kingsville Commissioner, Ann Marie Torres, has declared her candidacy to become the Republican US Congressional District 34 candidate in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Voter Registration Ends on October 10
The last day to register to vote in the November 7 Special Election is October 10.
Who Will be the Next Speaker of the House?
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, is recruiting his peers to support an exceedingly improbable push to make former President Donald Trump the next speaker of the House.
November 7 Constitutional Amendment Election
While there are no runoffs for constitutional amendments, runoffs may be required for some local and special elections.
Trump Congratulates Paxton on “Texas sized” Impeachment Victory
“This was the right outcome,” U.S. Ted Cruz said, while Gov. Greg Abbott said he looked forward to continuing to work with the attorney general.
Former DA Found Paxton Donor’s Claims About a Conspiracy “Ridiculous”
Watch a livestream of the attorney general’s impeachment trial and get the latest updates as senators weigh his political future.
Nueces County Prosecutor Joins Democratic Primary to Challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
Mark Gonzalez joined an increasingly crowded 2024 primary — a move that triggered his resignation as district attorney.
Paxton Trial Updates
Watch a livestream of the attorney general’s impeachment trial and get the latest updates as senators weigh his political future. Proceedings are expected to begin at 9 a.m.
Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial Key Participants
The suspended attorney general has been ordered to appear in the Texas Senate chamber to answer to 16 allegations of misconduct that were approved by the House in May.
Corpus Christi to Hold Special Election
Corpus Christi City Council approved an ordinance calling for a special election to be held on November 7.
Gen Z Influencers Recruited by Company with GOP Ties
After a June gathering in Fort Worth sponsored by a new company, Influenceable, social media leaders began backing the suspended Texas attorney general and a controversial human trafficking film.
Ballot Order for the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election
The Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Paxton Lawyers Seek to Disqualify 3 Senators as Impeachment Jurors
Paxton’s lawyers filed a motion Friday that asks Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to disqualify Sens. Nathan Johnson of Dallas, Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio and José Menéndez of San Antonio, arguing they have a proven bias against Paxton.
Longtime Aide Angela Colmenero as Texas AG Interim
Governor’s deputy chief of staff replaces John Scott as agency leader while suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton awaits his September impeachment trial.
State Rep. Abel Herrero Announces He Will Not Seek a 10th Term
The Democrat from Robstown chairs the Corrections Committee.
Paxton Will not Testify at Impeachment Trial
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify, but members of his defense team say they will fight those efforts.
Third-Party Candidates may Have an Easier Time Getting on the Ballot in Texas
“Texas first adopted that procedure in 1905, and defendants admitted that it has not been significantly updated or improved in the 118 years since,” Pitman said in his order.
Paxton’s Impeachment Trial Will Begin Sept. 5
Senators, who will sit as a court of impeachment for the suspended attorney general, spent two days drafting rules that were adopted late Wednesday.
Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial
Five Republican and two Democratic senators were given the task of drafting the rules of procedure, work they have done in private.
Top Allegations That Led to Texas AG Impeachment
In 2020, deputies in the attorney general’s office met with FBI agents to accuse their boss of misconduct