Paxton Is Burning
Has accountability finally come to Texas?
Ken Paxton
‘Girlhood,’ Interrupted
In a new memoir, a mother recounts the trauma of being investigated for supporting her trans daughter.
Texas Bloodlust Usurps Prosecutorial Discretion
John Ramirez will be executed October 5 over the objections of the Nueces county district attorney.
Beto Hits the Road for the Last Leg of His Tour
The Democratic nominee for governor wooed rural voters on on his 49-day tour of the state.
Bush Dynasty Ends with a Whimper in Texas Runoffs Light on Surprise
Democrats solidified their statewide slate as scandal-plagued Attorney General Ken Paxton stepped closer to a third term and Representative Jasmine Crockett won in Dallas.
Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Protections for Trans Youth
The decision reaffirms the state child welfare agency’s ability to investigate families who seek gender-affirming care for their kids.
Will the Next Texas Land Commissioner Forget the Alamo—and Focus on More Important Duties?
From coastal resilience to disaster recovery, candidates for land commissioner could transform the position from a political stepping-stone into a force for good.
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‘I Don’t Know Where It’s Safe’: Family of Trans Child Who Dined With Ken Paxton Is Facing Child Abuse Investigation
The Dallas-area family says it is under investigation by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and at risk of losing their kids.
The State of Paxton v. Bush
What’s worse for a Republican in 2022: To be an alleged felon, or to bear the same last name as Jeb and the Georges?
In GOP Primaries, Abbott Crushes Opponents While Paxton Forced into Runoff
Abbott’s shameless lurch to the right pays off, while Paxton may finally pay a price for clownish corruption in a runoff battle.