Talarico threat prompts president to add August 27 plate-passing reception for Texas GOP elite to schedule two weeks before taking salvation show to Dallas for novel midterm convention after AG issues SOS for money help after post-runoff infusiuon fails to materialize. more Ken Paxton questions foe's ActBlue donations on Newsmax August 18   Gov. Greg Abbott posts photo August 18 that shows meeting on schools Fox News poll shifts Senate race to toss up as Abbott falsely claims to have stopped ablution stations in DFW and Houston at same time he decries discriminating that did not exist despite his own bid to block Islamic schools from voucher program. more   Fake Billy Bob Thornton in Landman spoof mocking James Talarico   Ken Paxton AI video - Former speaker Dade Phelan in @TexasMonthly photo Ex-Texas speaker posts recording that mocks AG he led charge to impeach as example of what campaign reform measure sought to prevent before lieutenant governor killed it in state Senate without committee referral, hearing or vote. more   Commemorative pens available at store on Democrat's Senate bid site as new ad features endorsement from Mont Blanc's true owner and security video that shows current GOP nominee making off with it as food for thought for undecided voters who missed story in 2013. more James Talarico ad August 14 shows Ken Paxton leaving with pen in 2013   Gina Hinojosa with Fort Bend Commissioner Dexter McCoy on August 9 Republican U.S. Senate contender leads by 1 point in latest test on Texas race after trailing Talarico by more than 3 on average in seven straight surveys while struggling after taking off for vacation in Europe at start of July. more   RacetoWH lists Talarico as 70% favorite with projection of win of nearly 4 points in Senate race as Kalshi bumps chances up a point to 53% and others follow suit as state rep on top in lion's share of forecasts for fall in close race. more Ken Paxton faces questions from media at events on 4-city tour in August   James Talarico speaks on Texas Senate race on iHeart Radio August 6 Resolution pitched to demand Republican elected officials and candidates in Harris County pretend to support Ken Paxton and work actively for Senate campaign if they're not already on board after nominee issues plea on Fox News for fundraising help. more