D'rinda Randall poised to win Texas GOP chair race in Houston June 12 Vice-chair wins top party job after plug from U.S. Senate nominee's estranged spouse who's state senator in race at convention where AG backed incumbent who's eliminated and throws support to the winner. more   Abbott slogan Unity Drives Victory may be case iof wishful thinking after state party gathering's opening day that features anti-TLR exhibit, tense encounter with Muslim delegates, chair's race with thriller finish potential and lame duck senator who says it's never enough for Trump beyond slavish adherence. more State Rep Brent Money in GOP convention clash on CAIR June 11   Texas GOP VC D'rinda Randall speaks at state convention June 11   Biennial gathering in Houston shaping up to be wagon-circling event as Republicans appear content to concede votes from independents, moderate Rs, Dems who cross lines and Hispanics who backed Trump amid belief they only need high turnout in MAGA ranks to keep Senate seat and state as a whole red. more Mark Teixeira hosts TX GOP convention congressional luncheon   Democrat Nathan Johnson gears March 6 for AG runoff he won in May Latest survey for midterm election shows Democrat with narrow lead in Senate race that's inside error margin along with fights in the fall for lieutenant governor and AG with Patrick and Middleton statistically tied with Dems on November ballot. more   Famed defense attorney who was major character in Waco aftermath series pitches support to Democrat for Texas Senate fight year after accusing governor of spreading lies on Muslim development that state lawyer has tried to block. more Houston attorney Dan Cogdell endorses James Talarico for Senate June 8   Brandon Gill, Scott Bessent and Benny Johnson to speak at GOP Gala State party's biennial gathering to feature Trump cabinet member who helped make NY billionaire George Soros richer and Christian singer who gives contrast to ticket led by Senate nominee sued for divorce on blblical grounds. more   Ken Paxton raises money for fall after Texas Senate runoff win May 26