On the record
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IsraelSaid
On January 6, 2026, Paxton's office announced Texas had joined a multistate amicus brief backing survivors and families of victims of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack in an Anti-Terrorism Act suit against American Muslims for Palestine and National Students for Justice in Palestine. In the announcement, Paxton said Hamas and its domestic supporters must be dismantled.
"Radical Islamic terrorist groups like Hamas must be decimated and dismantled, and that includes their domestic supporting branches"
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Legal Brief Against American Muslims for Palestine and Other Radical Groups to Combat Hamas Terrorism, Office of the Texas Attorney General, January 6, 2026
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ICESaid
On October 22, 2025, Paxton's office announced that its Criminal Investigative Division had detained 35 people and turned them over to ICE for deportation under a Section 287(g) agreement with DHS and ICE. Paxton credited the partnership with the Trump administration.
"Through our partnership with the Trump Administration, Texas is a safer place. Every illegal must be found, detained, and deported"
Attorney General Ken Paxton Arrests 35 Illegal Aliens for Immigration Violations Through Partnership with Trump Administration, Office of the Texas Attorney General, October 22, 2025
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The Trump administrationSaid
In an April 29, 2025 statement on President Trump's first 100 days back in office, Paxton praised Trump, saying he had secured the borders and restored the rule of law, and said he was proud to stand with the president.
"In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has set the new standard for bold, effective leadership."
Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Statement on President Donald Trump's First 100 Days in Office, Office of the Texas Attorney General, April 29, 2025
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Where they want the country to goSaid
In his May 26, 2026 victory speech after winning the Republican runoff over Sen. John Cornyn, Paxton called President Trump the leader of the party and said he looks forward to working with him in the Senate.
"I'm honored to have his support, and I look forward to working with him in the Senate to deliver for Texas."
Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, NPR Morning Edition via Texas Public Radio, May 26, 2026
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Social Security and MedicareSaid
After a leaked recording in which he said cuts to mandatory federal spending were unavoidable, Paxton said in an October 2026 statement to Houston Public Media that he would not vote to cut Social Security benefits.
"Social Security represents a sacred promise that seniors paid into, and they have earned every single dollar."
Paxton says he won't cut Social Security benefits, responding to leaked audio, Houston Public Media via Texas Public Radio, October 14, 2026
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Health careSaid
At an August 5, 2026 campaign rally in Houston, Paxton said the centerpiece of his economic plan is a tax deduction of $25,000 per taxpayer and dependent for medical expenses, including health insurance premiums.
"Obviously, medical expenses have gone up, and they've gotten out of control, and so we need to help Texans with those"
Ken Paxton touts economic plan, bashes Senate race rival James Talarico at Houston rally, Houston Public Media via Texas Public Radio, August 5, 2026
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HousingSaid
At the same August 5, 2026 Houston rally, Paxton proposed a $50,000 tax deduction for first- and second-time homebuyers buying a primary residence.
"I also am offering up a $50,000 tax deduction for first-time homebuyers and second-time homebuyers if they're buying for their primary residence"
Ken Paxton touts economic plan, bashes Senate race rival James Talarico at Houston rally, Houston Public Media via Texas Public Radio, August 5, 2026
Money this cycle
| AIPAC PAC, given directly | $0 |
|---|---|
| AIPAC PAC, earmarked by donors | $0 |
| United Democracy Project, supporting | $0 |
| United Democracy Project, opposing | $0 |
Since AIPAC PAC began giving (December 2021): $0 direct, $0 earmarked; United Democracy Project $0 supporting, $0 opposing.
This cycle (2025 to 2026). FEC filings through August 31, 2026 (AIPAC PAC) and October 16, 2026 (UDP).