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LONESTAR — 4.17.2025 — Paxton Calls Cornyn 'Senator of Ukraine' — Middleton Enters Attorney General Race — Curbing Cellphone Use— and More...

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Paxton Vows to Make Cornyn ‘Senator of Ukraine’

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) criticized Senator John Cornyn (R) during a recent interview on conservative radio host Dana Loesch's podcast, accusing Senator Cornyn of failing Texas conservatives on both gun rights and border security. The comments come as Attorney General Paxton looks to unseat Senator Cornyn in what is shaping up to be a fierce 2026 Republican primary race. READ MORE.

Rep. Morgan Luttrell: "A strong, modern military backed by a revitalized industrial base is the deterrent. That's how we keep America safe."

State Senator Roland Gutierrez: "Trump's admin illegally disappeared a Maryland father to a foreign mega prison without due process or evidence of their claims. Bring backKilmar Abrego Garcia."

Rep. Chip Roy: "He's from El Salvador. He's a criminal illegal alien. He's a confirmed MS-13 gang member."

State Rep. James Talarico: "90% of Texans believe that private school vouchers should be put on the ballot. But Greg Abbott is trying to kill an amendment that would let the people decide. What are you afraid of, @GregAbbott_TX?"

Texas Senate Moves to Curb Cell Phone Use in Classrooms — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina —The Texas Senate passed a bill that would largely ban student cell phone use during class time in public schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve focus. Senate Bill 2365, authored by Senator Brandon Creighton (R), allows school districts to create their own policies but mandates that phones be off-limits during instructional time, with exceptions for medical and learning disability needs.

Paxton Vows to Make Cornyn ‘Senator of Ukraine’ — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) criticized Senator John Cornyn (R) during a recent interview on conservative radio host Dana Loesch's podcast, accusing Senator Cornyn of failing Texas conservatives on both gun rights and border security. The comments come as Attorney General Paxton looks to unseat Senator Cornyn in what is shaping up to be a fierce 2026 Republican primary race.

Mayes Middleton Enters Attorney General Race with Support — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — This week, state Senator Mayes Middleton (R) entered the 2026 race for Texas Attorney General. He’s the latest candidate to announce his run after attorney John Bash (R) announced he was running. With state Senator Middleton’s announcement comes praise from Texas Republicans who argue he’s the clear choice to replace outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton (R).

Trump Order Attempts to Streamline Permitting — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump recently issued a presidential memorandum ordering executive agencies to adopt a series of practices designed to expedite environmental permitting processes. 

Paxton Vows to Make Cornyn ‘Senator of Ukraine’ — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Protests outside Texas House school choice debate — By Fox 7 Austin

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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