GOP, House and Texas

State of Texas: Paxton and GOP ramp up pressure to influence vote for Texas House Speaker
The start of the legislative session on Tuesday should bring the resolution of a contentious battle for power in the Texas House of Representatives. Lawmakers in the chamber will vote to choose the next House Speaker,
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 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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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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Texas AG Ken Paxton’s suing TikTok AGAIN -- but for this reason
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing TikTok, accusing the social media platforms of regularly showing inappropriate and ...
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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 ...
Ken Paxton sought to put his mark on election rules in Texas and elsewhere
Paxton appealed a federal court ruling blocking the voter ID law in August 2017, the same month he asked the U.S. Supreme ...
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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 ...
Texas suing TikTok for claiming to be safe for minors
AUSTIN, Texas — The State of Texas sued TikTok and its owner, according to documents shared by the Texas attorney general ...