Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would consider dropping out of the state’s Republican U.S. Senate race if GOP leaders agree to eliminate the filibuster and pass President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act.
In a post on X, Paxton framed the offer as an effort to advance Trump’s agenda, calling the voting‑related bill the most important legislation the Senate could pass. He sharply criticized incumbent Senator John Cornyn, accusing his primary opponent of refusing to back changes to Senate rules needed to move the bill forward.
Paxton also portrayed himself as one of Trump’s most loyal allies, citing his efforts to challenge the 2020 election and support the president amid ongoing legal battles.
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