Paxton's break from his party sets up a conflict within the GOP that could impact his chances of winning his Senate race. Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told HuffPost he supports in vitro fertilization, despite the GOP in his state adding an IVF ban to its newly approved party platform. “Strong families are the foundation of a strong nation,” Paxton told HuffPost in an emailed statement. “Every child is a blessing, and every family hoping to welcome a child