Texas House of Representatives, Ken Paxton

Texas House faces a momentous decision right off the bat: Who will lead as speaker?
The choice of speaker, made by all 150 members of the Texas House, will set the course of the 2025 legislative session and stoke an ongoing Republican
Paxton joins the fray in Texas House speaker's race, says it should be the GOP's choice
The Texas attorney general said he is frustrated with the longstanding tradition that awards the minority party at least some committee chairmanships.
AG Ken Paxton speaks up in battle for Texas House Speaker
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is speaking up about who he believes lawmakers should choose to serve as the chamber's speaker.
AG Ken Paxton and GOP Leaders Rally Behind Rep. Cook for Texas House Speaker Amidst Party Rift
Texas AG Ken Paxton rallies for Rep. David Cook as Speaker, opposing Rep. Dustin Burrows, amidst GOP division.
Texas lawmaker accuses state GOP chair of ethics violation over threats in House speaker race
Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.
Paxton issues warning to Texas House Republicans in bitter Speaker battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas GOP Chairman Abraham George kicked off a statewide tour in Fort Worth to help Representative David Cook of Mansfield win the Speaker's gavel next week.  Before a standing-room-only crowd at Tarrant County Republican party headquarters,
Ken Paxton Takes Time Off Work to Help Take Over the Texas House
The Texas attorney general was on the road this week, speaking to adoring crowds about the importance of defeating their mutual enemies.
Texas AG Ken Paxton files new lawsuit against TikTok
Paxton accuses TikTok of violating the Deceptive Trade Practices Act by deceiving parents, marketing toward minors and ...
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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.
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Paxton sues TikTok, says app exposes kids to ‘endless stream' of nudity, drugs
In his latest lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing TikTok over deceptive marketing that exposes minors to "inappropriate and explicit content." The lawsuit argues that the social ...
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Battle Lines Redrawn: Texas AG Ken Paxton Undeterred in Legal Showdown Against Pfizer Over COVID Vaccine Claims
Texas AG Ken Paxton continues his lawsuit against Pfizer, alleging false vaccine claims, after his case was dismissed by a ...
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Ken Paxton files second lawsuit against TikTok for exposing minors to explicit content
The attorney general argues that the social media company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by listing itself ...
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Ken Paxton sought to put mark on election rules in Texas and elsewhere
In the lead-up to the Nov. 5 election, Attorney General Ken Paxton ramped up efforts to put his imprint on rules governing ...
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Ken Paxton's whistleblower case returns to Travis County District Court
The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court. It’s unclear exactly how the ...
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Ken Paxton kicks off tour to pressure Republicans to support David Cook for House speaker
Paxton’s latest tour is the continuation of his efforts in the past year to get political revenge on House Republicans who ...