Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured support from Republican senators following his victory in the state's GOP primary, marking a shift from previous criticism directed at him.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) posted a cryptic social media reference to the fable of the frog and the scorpion after the primary results were announced. The fable tells of a scorpion that stings a frog while crossing a river, causing both to drown, with the scorpion explaining it acted according to its nature.

Paxton won the Republican nomination for attorney general in Tuesday's primary election. The victory came after he received an endorsement from former President Trump, which appeared to bolster his campaign significantly.

Republican senators who had previously voiced concerns about Paxton are now rallying behind his candidacy as the general election approaches. The shift reflects the party's tendency to unite behind nominees after contentious primaries.

The race for Texas attorney general is expected to be competitive in the November general election. Paxton will face the Democratic nominee as he seeks to continue in the position he has held since 2015.