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Republican Representatives from AG Paxton's home turf originally campaigned against him, explain why they now back him
By Jack Fink at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 29, 2026
· 4 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 Jef...
Key takeaway "I think the Republican voters spoke loud and clear that they preferred Ken Paxton," said Shaheen.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The shift in support from Representatives Matt Shaheen and Jeff Leach to Ken Paxton has significant implications for the Texas Senate race in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As lawmakers from Collin County, where Paxton has a strong base, their endorsement could help mobilize Republican voters in the region. Their ability to put aside past differences with Paxton and back his campaign may also signal a broader effort by local Republicans to unify behind their party's candidates. With the general election approaching, the get-out-the-vote event mentioned by Shaheen could be a key factor in turning out Republican voters in Southlake and surrounding areas, potentially influencing the outcome of the Senate race. The fact that Shaheen and Leach, who previously clashed with Paxton, are now working to support his campaign suggests that local Republican leaders are prioritizing party loyalty and electoral success over personal differences.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 4 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 Jef...
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