Biennial gathering in Houston shaping up to be wagon-circling event as Republicans appear content to concede votes from independents, moderate Rs, Dems who cross lines and Hispanics who backed Trump amid belief they only need high turnout in MAGA ranks to keep Senate seat and state as a whole red. more Mark Teixeira hosts TX GOP convention congressional luncheon   Democrat Nathan Johnson gears March 6 for AG runoff he won in May Latest survey for midterm election shows Democrat with narrow lead in Senate race that's inside error margin along with fights in the fall for lieutenant governor and AG with Patrick and Middleton statistically tied with Dems on November ballot. more   Famed defense attorney who was major character in Waco aftermath series pitches support to Democrat for Texas Senate fight year after accusing governor of spreading lies on Muslim development that state lawyer has tried to block. more Houston attorney Dan Cogdell endorses James Talarico for Senate June 8   Brandon Gill, Scott Bessent and Benny Johnson to speak at GOP Gala State party's biennial gathering to feature Trump cabinet member who helped make NY billionaire George Soros richer and Christian singer who gives contrast to ticket led by Senate nominee sued for divorce on blblical grounds. more   Governor blamed for jinxing SA team in NBA finals while AG up on Talarico first time in poll before conservative London tabloid blows hole through Trump and allies attempts to paint Democratic Senate nominee as gay transitioning. more Daily Mail shows James Talarico in post on story on love life on June 6   Texas GOP promotes state convention June 11-13 in post on June 2 Denton lawmaker who voted to impeach Ken Paxton takes slap at lameduck senator for losing interest in highway renaming and floats plan of his own to name toll road after 47th president in 3-county Dallas area swath with more Dem voters overall in 2024. more   Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee slaps bullseyes on 12 districts GOP defending in chamber where party 14 short of majority, three that Dems fight to keep and Senate race that set tone and stage for midterms with win this year. more Ozzie Ochoa and Stephanie Guerrero Saenz are Dem House nominees   Ken Paxton raises money for fall after Texas Senate runoff win May 26