Once the Texas GOP’s “weak link,” Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful

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Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in Texas

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Greg Abbott, Tim Dunn spend millions in Texas GOP primary fights over vouchers, impeachment

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Texas House candidate Kyle Biedermann blasts expulsion of Bryan Slaton, removed for having sex with a drunk intern

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From RaTmasTer to kingmaker: How Jonathan Stickland trolled his way to Texas GOP power

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Conservative consulting group rebrands with new name after leader met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes

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Dark money nonprofit with ties to Texas billionaire works to defeat Midland school bond

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