From Cornyn to Paxton: How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP’s transformation

By: Eleanor Klibanoff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 1,717

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A senior senator who voted with President Donald Trump’s agenda 99% of the time. One of Texas’ most conservative lawmakers. A three-term state representative endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

All lost their runoff elections Tuesday night to Trump-endorsed opponents, a decisive sweep that serves as a fresh reminder that the Texas GOP remains in complete lockstep with the president.

Once led by chamber of commerce conservatives who preached small government and big business, the …

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