The Brief Senator John Cornyn supports the Texas redistricting plan, arguing it will lead to a national gain in Republican seats. Cornyn and his primary opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, both support the effort but have clashed over other issues. Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is. And I know President Trump wants to make sure that in the midterm elections, we keep the House, otherwise it means his agenda is in trouble. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton also supports the redistricting plan in Texas.