Two-term Texas Attorney General who filed over 200 lawsuits against the Biden administration on border, energy, and election policy, building a national profile as a conservative warrior. Acquitted in a 2023 Senate impeachment trial, Paxton argues his willingness to fight federal overreach and his strong grassroots base make him the better fit for Washington. Paxton finished a close second at approximately 41%.

Former AGAnti-federal overreachElection integrity

Trump-endorsed North Texas businessman and community leader who led a nine-candidate Republican primary with nearly 49% of the vote. After runner-up Ryan Binkley withdrew before the runoff, Yarbrough became the automatic GOP nominee for this newly redrawn, Republican-leaning district.

Trump endorsedBusiness backgroundOpen seat

Three-term incumbent who won the Republican primary with over 82% of the vote. Abbott has delivered on border security through Operation Lone Star, passed landmark school choice legislation, and continued the economic growth that has made Texas the nation's top destination for business relocation.

IncumbentBorder securitySchool choicePro-business

Four-term incumbent who has presided over the Texas Senate with a forceful conservative agenda — delivering property tax relief, school choice, border supplemental funding, constitutional carry, and parental rights legislation. Patrick won the Republican primary with approximately 85% of the vote.

IncumbentProperty tax reliefConstitutional carryParental rights

Texas State Senator from Galveston and businessman who is one of the most consistently conservative members of the Texas Senate. Middleton championed the state's anti-ESG legislation, fought vaccine mandates, and led the Senate border-security caucus. He self-funded heavily and led the primary field with approximately 39%, ahead in recent polling heading into the runoff.

State SenatorBorder securityAnti-ESG

Former Dallas-area State Senator who won the open-seat primary outright with nearly 58% of the vote, defeating acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and former Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick. A successful real-estate developer and past Republican gubernatorial candidate, Huffines pledges aggressive fiscal conservatism and elimination of wasteful state spending.

Former State SenatorFiscal conservativeOpen seat

Founder of Nature Nate's Honey and endorsed by Governor Abbott, Sheets pulled off the upset of the primary season — defeating three-term incumbent Sid Miller with over 53% of the vote. A working farmer and entrepreneur with a track record of building a Texas agricultural brand from the ground up, Sheets pledges to modernize the department and put Texas producers first.

EntrepreneurAbbott endorsedAgriculture background

Incumbent Land Commissioner and former State Senator who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Buckingham has prioritized protecting the Alamo, maximizing Permanent School Fund returns for Texas children, and defending Texas public lands from federal overreach.

IncumbentPermanent School FundPublic lands

Former Tarrant County Republican Party Chairman backed by major conservative energy donors Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks. French argues the Railroad Commission needs fresh leadership to take a harder line on regulatory independence and energy-producer rights. He led the primary field narrowly with approximately 33%, separated from Wright by roughly 6,000 votes.

Former Tarrant Co. GOP ChairConservative donors backedEnergy independence

Former prosecutor and judge who finished a close second at approximately 33% and emphasizes his prosecutorial record in criminal law. Smith has earned endorsements from law enforcement organizations across Texas and argues that experience from the prosecution side best prepares a judge for the state's highest criminal court.

Former prosecutorLaw enforcement backed

Incumbent State Senator representing Collin County and surrounding East Texas counties who won the Republican primary with 79% of the vote. A retired Air Force officer and defense contractor, Hall is a consistent voice for election integrity, constitutional rights, and limited government.

IncumbentMilitary veteranElection integrityLimited government

Incumbent State Representative and former Trump campaign national spokesperson who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. A dynamic constitutional conservative and grassroots leader, Pierson consistently champions lower taxes, limited government, secure borders, parental rights, and Second Amendment freedoms.

IncumbentParental rightsSecond AmendmentBorder security