Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shows photo with actor Chuck Norris who dies at 86 Firm that got it right in primary finds state rep leading Cornyn by 2 and Paxton by 1 in survey that prompts campaign to say it doesn't matter who wins GOP runoff that has AG ahead of incumbent 53-37. more   Senator offers answers on runoff foe's personal woes from whistleblowers to impeachment to divorce on attack site as AG adds half-dozen state reps, two solons and five House nominees to pitch list to put surging momentum on display. more Gov. Greg Abbott celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a cold beer at bar   President balks on plan to clear field for his pick in Texas race after AG stands up to him with vow to stay in race with chance to win second round in worst possible development for nation's leader if he endorsed incumbent as planned. more John Cornyn teams with Donald Trump - Ken Paxton speaks at CPAC   Texans for John Cornyn airs Ken's Love Shack ad for runoff March 17 Senator's new ad for runoff takes voters on joy ride with Paxton and mistresses in green Chrysler convertible from 1960s to hideaway condo to party as trio in bid to capitalize on impeachment, ladies man rep and divorce solon wife filed on biblical grounds. more   Austin congressional Democrat blows up senator's publicity bid with Whataburger in starring role in confrontation at airport where he'd come to feed TSA agents who hadn't been paid for a month and thank them for showing up anyway. more Rep Greg Casar confronts Sen John Cornyn at Austin airport March 16   CA Gov Gavin Newsom and Rep Greg Casar at event in Austin on March 15 Presidential procrastination on pitch for Cornyn buys AG who's MAGA darling to make case against incumbent in race where Trump could stay on fence but more likely goes with one with best shot to win with or without him. more   Don Huffines soars to victory as primary challenger in the comptroller's race   HD 98 nominee Armin Mizani (center) with Leigh Wambsganss, Rep Beth Van Duyne, Tarrant Sheriff Bill Waybourn and Commissioner Matt Krause Jan 29