GOP leaders enlist reinforcement help for members with toughest primaries in attempt to prevent replay of 2024 vote that set stage for predecessor downfall as reshuffled rankings have Stan Kitzman, Angelia Orr, Ken King and Cecil Bell as the incumbents in most potential peril heading into stretch. more State Rep Jeff Leach speaks at GOTV event on February 18 with Senator Angela Paxton, Gov Greg Abbott and others on stage   Rep Tony Gonzales on CBS Dallas Texas politics show February 15 All of president's picks for TX congressional primaries appear on track to win or advance to OT in crystal ball forecast with possible exception for incumbent who claims blackmail attempt by husband of aide who lit herself on fire after confessing affair. more   Agriculture commissioner race takes another wild turn when far-right Rep Ronny Jackson claims incumbent claimed his support without his blessings in belated rescue ride from sidelines to Nate Sheets camp. more GOP's Sid Miller touted congressman's support on Facebook January 13   Texas Rep James Talarico on Late Show with Stephen Colbert Feb 16 Christmas comes early for Texas Senate candidate with Late Show snubbing. more   Texas Legislature's top leaders call for Republicans to put attacks behind after round one mud baths and runoffs for united front in November in rare distress signal that recognizes blue wave threat and low turnout concerns for ruling party. more Rep. Wes Virdell takes aim at Rep. Ken King in ad for foe Feb 17   Alex Mealer gets US Rep Brian Babin endorsement for CD 9 Feb 13   Nathan Watkins seeks HD 23 seat in 3rd highest-ranked House primary GOP incumbent still appears to have edge despite all-time faux pas in case of mistaken identify in ads while challenger's attack site gets House speakers confused as most expensive contests that crown top 25 show how excess can set stage for trouble. more   State Rep Gina Hinojosa with Starr County officials December 22