Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton had no comment on the pardon, which included dozens charged with hurting police.

Texas AG Ken Paxton rallies for Rep. David Cook as Speaker, opposing Rep. Dustin Burrows, amidst GOP division.

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe the fight is not over.

The Laken Riley Act authorizes state attorneys general to sue federal authorities to force deportations and block visas.

The Texas attorney general was on the road this week, speaking to adoring crowds about the importance of defeating their mutual enemies.

If the Supreme Court sides with South Carolina, it would mean patients and providers can’t file lawsuits to enforce the Medicaid Act and we could expect many other conservative-led states to move to exclude Planned Parenthood from their Medicaid programs,

The founder of a $20 million Republican PAC says he wants a GOP-backed Texas House speaker. But the decision must be left to the individual members.

If Burrows becomes Speaker, Paxton and George warned any Republican who backs Burrows. "If they don't listen, we are going to come back and primary them next session and beat them," Paxton said. George echoed that.

Several GOP Senate incumbents are already staring down the threat ... is facing a possible primary challenger in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a longtime ally of President-elect Trump. Meanwhile, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who voted to convict Trump ...

Tonight's featured guest will be House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer. Also appearing will be Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas state Senator Angela Paxton, Kansas GOP Sen. Roger Marshall,

Dustin Burrows won the Texas House Speaker election with 51 Democratic votes and 34 Republicans, causing a rift within the GOP. Smith County Republican Party Chairman David Stein predicts this division could affect the legislative session and lead to challenges in the upcoming 2026 primaries for the 34 Republicans who supported Burrows.

Instead, new House Speaker Dustin Burrows won the job with the support of Democrats, who favored him over a challenger backed by the GOP’s emboldened ... his party after Paxton’s impeachment.