What does moral leadership look like in Texas today, and who is willing to be held accountable?This week on The Story Behind the Stories, we're talking about James Talarico's CNN Town Hall, Ken Paxton's refusal to debate, and Robert Jeffress's response to public execution.What do these very different stories tell us about political accountability, the role of faith in public life, and the kind of leadership Texans are being offered?Plus, we'll look at the other major Texas stories making headlines this week.

How did the Texas Republican Party get here? From Ken Paxton's Senate run to fights over who the party nominates and what it's willing to defend, many longtime Republicans are asking what happened to the party they knew.I welcome former Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, a Republican who led one of Texas's largest counties, to talk about what changed, when it changed, and what it means for every Texan heading into November. Judge Whitley has watched this shift up close, and he has a perspective you won't hear on cable news.