LONESTAR — 5.22.2026 — Paxton Dismisses Cornyn's Electability Claim — Hinojosa Wants to Send 'Rainy Day' Fund Money Back to Texans — and More...

LONESTAR — 5.22.2026 — Paxton Dismisses Cornyn's Electability Claim — Hinojosa Wants to Send 'Rainy Day' Fund Money Back to Texans — and More...

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May 22, 2026

Ken Paxton Dismisses John Cornyn's Electability Claim, Predicts Texas Will Reject James Talarico

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) isn't playing defense... READ MORE.

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