Runoff primary elections were held in Texas on Tuesday night for several races that were proxy battles between controversial State Attorney General Ken Paxton and more traditional Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott. While the results in some state races favored Paxton-backed candidates, the night was mostly a success for Republicans more serious about governance than showmanship.

Paxton narrowly survived an impeachment attempt last year and has since promised vengeance against those who supported his removal from office. The impeachment was spearheaded by Republican Speaker of the House Dade Phelan, who had a difficult path to reelection against a Trump and Paxton-endorsed challenger this cycle. On Tuesday night, however, Phelan emerged victorious by a few hundred votes.