Paxton offers conditions for potential exit from Texas Senate race
The Hill
by Caroline VakilMarch 5, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) suggested Thursday that he would be open to dropping out of the hotly contested Texas Senate primary against Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) if Senate Republicans met several conditions. Paxton said on Thursday he would consider exiting the race if Senate leadership eliminated the filibuster — the 60-vote threshold needed to clear most legislation in…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/5/2026