Ken Paxton: position changes

Counted position changes

Reviewed 2026-10-19: news search for reported position changes (same depth for both major candidates in the race). 2026-10-20: weekly refresh news search (same depth for both major candidates in the race).

1. IVF Protection Act (cosponsor commitment) (change)

Earlier (Statement, Jun 18, 2026): “I am a strong supporter of IVF…” Texas Tribune, Jun 18, 2026

Later (Statement, Jun 2026): “It's easy to say I'd support a vote, but I would need to read the bill… I can't say blanketly I'd support any bill.” Houston Chronicle, late Jun 2026

Committed to cosponsor, then declined to commit to supporting the bill.

Statements over time

IVF Protection Act (cosponsor commitment)

StatementJun 18, 2026 (Campaign told the Texas Tribune he "will cosponsor" the IVF Protection Act): “I am a strong supporter of IVF…” Texas Tribune, Jun 18, 2026
StatementJun 2026 (Interview with the Washington Examiner, as reported by the Houston Chronicle): “It's easy to say I'd support a vote, but I would need to read the bill… I can't say blanketly I'd support any bill.” Houston Chronicle, late Jun 2026

Quotes are as reported by each linked source. Sources checked Oct 19, 2026; weekly refresh Oct 20, 2026.