Democratic Senate nominee's advantage grows 2 points since primary runoff week while Texas governor's lead shrinks by same amount in nonpartisan firm survey that shows Middleton ahead by only 1 in attorney general contest that's dead heat. more Nathan Johnson touts attorney general bid at LULAC event June 18   Texas Scorecard photo of Ken Paxton at Sherman GOP rally on July 27 GOP Senate nominee seizes on report in conservative publication in attempt to knock Dem off high road amid allegations of using mom's address in Austin for official residency in redistricting wake when he still lived in original district. more   Rob Schneider rips Ken Paxton, Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick on July 27   Wolf Blitzer salutes CNN olleague Kaitlan Collins on WHCA award July 24 Democrat seeks to seize lead in epic testosterone measuring contest with post that portrays Paxton as a chicken after dodging questions from reporters after president invokes Talafreako moniker that's become battle cry that Dem's supporters chant at rallies. more   Abbott refuses to bring lawmakers back to tackle explosive issue of industry that the gov and Republicans in Austin embraced and encouraged with decision to have PUC and ERCOT tackle problem that's given Dems potent weapon for campaigns. more Governor nominee Gina Hinojosa campaigns in Lubbock on July 19   Donald Trump says man mocking him at Georgia rally July 22 was Antifa Lion's share of districts on Texas House leader's 14-city swing are out of reach for Democrats and quite a few have reps who opposed him in 2025 race as Dems who carried him to victory threaten to back someone else in January. more   US Rep who fancies himself as future governor can expect name ID to soar after grilling Smithsonian museum director at hearing on Disney character's roots and products that Brownsville couple makes to celebrate Hispanic women and culture. more US Rep Brandon Gill grills NMAH director Anthea Hartig hearing July 21   Texas Speaker Dustin Burrows makes pitch for Rep. Candy Noble July 20 DLCC help fails to show up on Dems money reports as GOP candidates take in $14 million in 25 red districts that blue wave could put in play if Iran war and economy get worse despite historic fundraising disparity. more