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2 Republican lawmakers who endorsed Cornyn now back AG Paxton in Texas Senate race
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Two Republican members of the Texas House who have butted heads with Ken Paxton and endorsed incumbent John Cornyn told CBS News Texas they are fully supporting the Attorney General in his race against Democratic State Representative James Talarico.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and...
Key takeaway Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The shift in support from Representatives Matt Shaheen and Jeff Leach to Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race has significant implications for the local Republican landscape. As lawmakers from Collin County, where Paxton has strong roots, their endorsement could help sway voters in the northern Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs. This region, which includes Southlake , has been a crucial battleground in statewide elections, and the backing of these two representatives may bolster Paxton's chances of winning over voters in this area. The fact that Shaheen and Leach had previously endorsed John Cornyn, but are now supporting Paxton, suggests a strategic calculation to align themselves with the likely Republican nominee, potentially influencing the dynamics of local politics and the upcoming election. Their support may also indicate a coalescing of Republican factions in the region, which could have a lasting impact on the party's presence in Tarrant County and beyond.
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Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two Republican members of the Texas House who have butted heads with Ken Paxton and endorsed incumbent John Cornyn told CBS News Texas they are fully supporting the Attorney General in his race against Democratic State Representative James Talarico.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and...
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