Gene Wu had key role in Texas House Democrats walkout in 2025 Greg Abbott turns up heat on Supreme Court with 7 members he appointed to strip ex-prosecutor who's China immigrant of seat he won 7 times in move that boosts executive branch and judiciary power at expense of Legislature and electorate. more   Rankings for congressional battlefield in Lone Star State revised to reflect growing chance for blue wave as GOP visions of five-seat gain look more like wishful thinking amid collapse in Trump's Hispanic support. more Democrat Bobby Pulido performs for quinceañeras April 13 in CD 15 bid   Gov. Greg Abbott cuts the ribbon for Palo Pinto State Park on April 10 GOP would keep majority based on the current outlook that has 3 red districts ranked leans or likely Dem and five that are Republican rated toss ups with same number listed leans R as blue wave toll potential less than 2018. more   Patrick urges unity after OT clash but appears helpless after Trump gives Republicans more reasons to fear state going blue with Pope Leo attacks, Jesus fantasy, failed peace talks and gas prices at record levels and soaring. more Donald Trump posts image; Dan Patrick and Dennis Quaid at SFA April 10   Donald Trump tells UFC's Paulo Costa he's good looking guy April 11 Trump brands WSJ one of worst before paper breaks story on quiet ditching of old policy that treats Chinese as top security threat in favor of conciliatory approach after state lawmakers pass bills to restrict and ban purchases of land here. more   Dems have shot to snap 28-year losing streak with chance to sweep slate if Dan Patrick is correct on GOP state House majority in peril as Trump disapprovals hit all-time high with highest inflation spike in decades and record gas prices. more Vikki Goodwin and Nathan Johnson on TSEU panel at March 26 event   Speaker Dustin Burrows speaks to Plains Cotton Growers on April 7 Number that's floating around at Capitol is nearly three times the size of New Mexico's entire state budget and all but impossible to believe for proposal inspired by empathy for folks who are blue in blue state and tiny R voter bump that's drop in bucket here. more   Don Huffines soars to victory as primary challenger in the comptroller's race