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Uvalde parents’ anger and quest for answers persist after committee faults school and police in mass shooting
Read full article: Uvalde parents’ anger and quest for answers persist after committee faults school and police in mass shootingUvalde residents who lost loved ones at Robb Elementary say they want to know if officers will face repercussions.
Press conference in Uvalde following release of video, report to families of victims
Read full article: Press conference in Uvalde following release of video, report to families of victimsMembers of a special Texas House investigatory committee are holding a press conference in Uvalde on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Texas House kicks off inquiry into Uvalde shooting behind closed doors
Read full article: Texas House kicks off inquiry into Uvalde shooting behind closed doorsState Rep. Dustin Burrows, the chair of the investigating committee, said he couldn’t promise a timeline for the review and that witnesses will be questioned in private.
House Speaker Dade Phelan announces legislative committee to investigate Uvalde shooting
Read full article: House Speaker Dade Phelan announces legislative committee to investigate Uvalde shootingPhelan said it is an “outrage” that officials still do not have a clear picture of what happened during the shooting. The committee’s findings will inform the House’s legislative response.
George P. Bush, Ken Paxton prepare for a bitter primary runoff battle for Texas attorney general
Read full article: George P. Bush, Ken Paxton prepare for a bitter primary runoff battle for Texas attorney generalBush is the underdog in the race. He had fewer votes than Paxton in the primary, and Paxton carries the coveted endorsement from former President Donald Trump. But the incumbent is still battling his felony indictment and a newer FBI investigation.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is headed to a runoff against George P. Bush
Read full article: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is headed to a runoff against George P. BushThe two-term incumbent, beset by a criminal indictment and FBI probe, will face Bush, the state’s land commissioner and scion of a political dynasty, in the May 24 runoff.
TribCast: Texas politicians make their final push ahead of March 1 primary
Read full article: TribCast: Texas politicians make their final push ahead of March 1 primaryOn this week’s episode, Patrick Svitek and Kate McGee discuss the last push in some of the most interesting primary races on the ballot. But first, we discuss Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s proposal targeting tenure at public universities.
Debate between Texas GOP attorney general candidates got heated, even though incumbent Ken Paxton wasn’t there
Read full article: Debate between Texas GOP attorney general candidates got heated, even though incumbent Ken Paxton wasn’t thereLand Commissioner George P. Bush and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman repeatedly criticized each other. U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert focused on the incumbent, who didn’t participate.
Pushing falsehoods about Biden’s election is a plus for Republicans vying to be Texas’ top lawyer
Read full article: Pushing falsehoods about Biden’s election is a plus for Republicans vying to be Texas’ top lawyerIncumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, one of his challengers, have embraced disproven claims of 2020 election fraud. It’s a sentiment shared with most Texas Republicans, according to political experts.
Attacks fly in final days of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s primary fight
Read full article: Attacks fly in final days of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s primary fightPaxton is targeting one of his challengers, Louie Gohmert, while another challenger, George P. Bush, is going after challenger Eva Guzman.
Watch: Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton fights for political life in GOP primary
Read full article: Watch: Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton fights for political life in GOP primaryThe attorney general, who has had his own legal problems since his first year in office, is battling three GOP primary challengers: Eva Guzman, George P. Bush and Louie Gohmert.
After failing to disclose many donors, Ken Paxton files corrected campaign finance report
Read full article: After failing to disclose many donors, Ken Paxton files corrected campaign finance reportThe amended report came 13 days after the deadline and as the attorney general nears a hotly contested primary in which his ethics are a top issue.
Republican primary for attorney general heats up, with challengers taking aim at Ken Paxton’s legal troubles
Read full article: Republican primary for attorney general heats up, with challengers taking aim at Ken Paxton’s legal troublesWith the candidate filing deadline behind them, the attorney general’s challengers jockey to establish themselves as best person to unseat him.
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert exploring run against Attorney General Ken Paxton in increasingly crowded GOP primary
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert exploring run against Attorney General Ken Paxton in increasingly crowded GOP primaryLand Commissioner George P. Bush, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and state Rep. Matt Krause are also vying for the GOP nomination next year.
Eva Guzman airs early ads in bid to stand out in crowded primary for attorney general
Read full article: Eva Guzman airs early ads in bid to stand out in crowded primary for attorney generalThe former state Supreme Court justice is one of three Texas Republicans vying to unseat incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s three Republican challengers criticize his legal problems — and pitch themselves as the best GOP nominee
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton’s three Republican challengers criticize his legal problems — and pitch themselves as the best GOP nomineePaxton is facing challenges from three fellow Republicans in his bid for a third term. In interviews at The Texas Tribune Festival, they each took him to task for the legal problems he has accrued in office, with two saying he should resign.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gets all-important endorsement from Donald Trump over fellow Republican George P. Bush
Read full article: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gets all-important endorsement from Donald Trump over fellow Republican George P. BushPaxton is facing a primary challenge from Bush, the land commissioner, as well as Eva Guzman, the former state Supreme Court justice.
George P. Bush outraises Attorney General Ken Paxton in primary challenge debut, though Paxton has bigger war chest
Read full article: George P. Bush outraises Attorney General Ken Paxton in primary challenge debut, though Paxton has bigger war chestBush started his Paxton challenge with a fundraising lead of $2.3 million to $1.8 million, but Paxton easily maintains the most cash on hand in a primary that also includes Eva Guzman, the former state Supreme Court justice.
Eva Guzman raises $1 million in first 10 days of attorney general campaign, with some major donor support
Read full article: Eva Guzman raises $1 million in first 10 days of attorney general campaign, with some major donor supportThe former state Supreme Court justice is one of two Republican primary challengers to Attorney General Ken Paxton, the other being Land Commissioner George P. Bush.
Eva Guzman, former Texas Supreme Court justice, officially starts campaign for attorney general
Read full article: Eva Guzman, former Texas Supreme Court justice, officially starts campaign for attorney generalThe Republican made her bid official Monday, touting her experience and integrity. She'll face incumbent Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush in the primary.
Eva Guzman, former Texas Supreme Court justice, joins GOP primary challenge against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Read full article: Eva Guzman, former Texas Supreme Court justice, joins GOP primary challenge against Texas Attorney General Ken PaxtonGuzman's candidacy adds a new dynamic to the primary that is already unfolding between incumbent Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush.