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Charlie Kirk's killing adds to rising security concerns among Texas politicians Law enforcement alerted lawmakers that they have "observed an increase in violent rhetoric directed toward political groups” in the wake of the assassination.

Charlie Kirk's killing adds to rising security concerns among Texas politicians, via @taygoldenstein.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Who will replace AG Ken Paxton? These Republicans make their opening pitches All four GOP candidates in the race, including U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, have vowed to carry on Paxton's conservative agenda.

Who will replace Ken Paxton as Texas AG? These Republicans make their cases in first showdown www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Hearst joins media organizations in request to unseal Paxton divorce case Lawyers for the organizations argued that because Ken and Angela Paxton are both public officials, the issues at play in the proceedings are in the public interest.

Hearst joins media organizations in asking judge to unseal Ken Paxton divorce case www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Ethics agency fines former Texas lawmaker $105K for violating revolving door law Former state Rep. Chris Paddie, a Republican from East Texas, became a lobbyist after leaving the state Legislature.

Ethics commission fines former Texas lawmaker $105K for violating revolving door law www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Charlie Kirk's killing adds to rising security concerns among Texas politicians Law enforcement alerted lawmakers that they have "observed an increase in violent rhetoric directed toward political groups” in the wake of the assassination.

How are Texas candidates + politicians adapting to the increasing political violence in the U.S., including the assasination of Charlie Kirk?

They're spending a whole lot more time and money on security, sometimes at their own personal expense. My latest: www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

“We want to make sure that you get your voices heard, even if it's not in the committee hearing itself,” Howard said.

“We will hear you. We will take it in the fight to the floor, and we will hopefully represent your voices when we're there on the floor.”

The chair of the State Affairs Committee cut off testimony on the bathroom and abortion pill crackdown bills after two hours each.

Democratic state Reps. Donna Howard and Jessica Gonzalez are hearing testimony from those who didn’t get a chance to speak now. About 60 ppl here.

Deleted my last post bc the link was broken!

Witness is ejected after outburst at Texas hearing on transgender bathroom bill The Texas House hearing was on a measure to ban transgender people from using government restrooms that align with their gender identities.

NEW: Witness is ejected after outburst at Texas House hearing on transgender bathroom bill

(Hats off to @mikalacompton.bsky.social for getting the photo you see below of the moment he was asked to leave)
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Thank you. Let me redo

Witness is ejected after outburst at Texas hearing on transgender bathroom bill The Texas House hearing was on a measure to ban transgender people from using government restrooms that align with their gender identities.

A hearing over the Texas bathroom bill descended into shouts and insults on Friday as one man was ejected and another was accused of threatening to mutilate transgender women.

Story by @taygoldenstein.bsky.social.
statesman.com/politics/tex... #txlege #SB8 #LGBT #LGBTQ

LGBTQ+ and abortion rights advocates held a rally in the Capitol rotunda for “bodily autonomy” in opposition to both the bathroom and abortion pill crackdown bills.

Both were left pending in committee. #txlege

Read the response of executive director of Transgender Education Network of Texas Emmett Schelling to the incident today:

Democrats who fled Texas are racking up a big bill. Who is paying the tab? The amount Democrats are able to raise could determine how long they can remain on the lam.

NEW: Democrats who fled Texas are racking up a huge bill. Who is paying the tab? www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Texas senators running for attorney general to vote on expanding office's power Three state senators are running to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2026. They will consider a bill letting the office prosecute election fraud.

NEW: Texas senators running for attorney general to vote on bill expanding the office’s power www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Texas lawmakers to revive bill expanding legal defense for trafficking victims Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the bill and put it on the special session agenda, saying he wants a narrower version.

Mia Santoro was sentenced to 20 yrs for a deadly robbery in which she said her traffickers forced her to participate.

Advocates say her case is prime exmple of the problem w/ TX's duress defnse. After Gov vetoed a bipartisan bill, lawmakers are trying again: www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Texas' special session starts Monday. Here are the key issues up for debate Gov. Greg Abbott named nearly 20 issues to the special session agenda, including flood relief, hemp THC restrictions and redistricting.

Texas' special legislative session starts today. Here are the major issues, from a THC ban to flood relief www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski to run again for Texas attorney general Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski, who came up short in the 2022 primary against former ACLU attorney Rochelle Garza, announced his second run.

Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski to run again for Texas attorney general www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex... (via @benwermund.bsky.social)

State Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas AG Ken Paxton The news comes as Ken Paxton is running for U.S. Senate in next spring’s GOP primary against incumbent John Cornyn.

NEW: State Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas AG Ken Paxton www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Good scoop by @ryanjreilly.com.

Top DOJ official, in leaked audio, bragged at a private Republican event that the Trump admin was able to kill a longstanding Texas law that gave undocumented immigrants in-state tuition “in six hours” by coordinating with AG Ken Paxton.

Huh, that’s bizarre. I’m sorry about that! Thanks for telling me — I’ll report to our digital folks!

If you're an Express-News subscriber, you can read it here:
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If you're an Austin American-Statesman subscriber, you can read it here:
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Former Ken Paxton aides allege witness tampering during impeachment trial The public feud could become a distraction for Paxton as he launches his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.

Here's a gift link: www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Former Ken Paxton aides allege witness tampering during impeachment trial The public feud could become a distraction for Paxton as he launches his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.

In suit filed today, Stone + Hilton claim Webster was angry w/ them for pushing to get access to records that they believed would expose Webster's wrongdoing.

They allege he took revenge by lying abt them to provide support for Eskew's harassment suit. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Former Ken Paxton aides allege witness tampering during impeachment trial The public feud could become a distraction for Paxton as he launches his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.

"Decisive factor" is whether a reasonable person + Eskew would find the comment to be sexual in nature, TWC excerpt in suit reads.
"Corroborating information presented + Eskew’s testimony shows that a reasonable person would find the comment to be sexual." www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Former Ken Paxton aides allege witness tampering during impeachment trial The public feud could become a distraction for Paxton as he launches his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.

You might've missed bc this was in amended complaint: TX Workforce Cmn concluded Eskew's claim met criteria for sexual harassment.

Suit says Stone denied sexual nature of his comment tht alcohol wasn't "most disgusting thing" that had ever been in her mouth. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Former Ken Paxton aides allege witness tampering during impeachment trial The public feud could become a distraction for Paxton as he launches his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.

1st suit was filed by Jordan Eskew, who assisted Stone + Hilton while on leave from OAG to work on Paxton's impeachment defense team.

She accused Stone of sexual harassment on multiple occasions + Hilton of failing to intervene, which the men have denied. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Former Ken Paxton aides allege witness tampering during impeachment trial The public feud could become a distraction for Paxton as he launches his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.

It’s unclear if claims against Webster were raised to law enforcement; he has not been charged with any criminal wrongdoing.

Suit states Stone + Hilton reported to "appropriate authorities," but they declined interview to clarify which authorities + when. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Former Ken Paxton aides allege witness tampering during impeachment trial The public feud could become a distraction for Paxton as he launches his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.

Frmr Solicitor General Judd Stone + former Paxton top aide Chris Hilton, allege in Bar complaint tht Paxton's top deputy, Brent Webster, threatened to fire employees who gave testimony unfavorable to Paxton during impeachment. No response yet from Webster. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Former Ken Paxton aides allege witness tampering during impeachment trial The public feud could become a distraction for Paxton as he launches his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.

The public feud could become a distraction for Paxton just as he’s overcome a series of legal troubles and as he launches his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next yr’s GOP primary. Paxton did not immediately respond to a request for comment. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...