Texas AG Race Heats Up | Lubbock News

In a stunning twist in the Texas attorney general race, two former Republican Supreme Court justices are backing Democrat Nathan Johnson — while Senator Ted Cruz endorses GOP candidate Mayes Middleton. Phillips, a former chief justice, praises Johnson for prioritizing legal duties over political theater, while Hankinson criticizes Middleton’s controversial past remarks on elections and church-state separation. With polling showing a razor-thin tie and voters still undecided, this high-stakes battle is shaping up as one of the most unpredictable races in Texas politics — and endorsements from both sides could tip the scales. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df2c9c01eca22329