In local political news, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has made a statement regarding his potential candidacy. Paxton is currently involved in a Senate runoff and has expressed a condition under which he would consider dropping out. His decision to potentially withdraw is tied to the passage of a specific piece of legislation, namely a voter ID bill.

If Republican lawmakers are able to pass this bill, Paxton has indicated that he would consider ending his runoff campaign. Further details about Paxton's statement and the context surrounding it are available from Houston Public Media, a local news source covering The Woodlands area.