Abbott refuses to bring lawmakers back to tackle explosive issue of industry that the gov and Republicans in Austin embraced and encouraged with decision to have PUC and ERCOT tackle problem that's given Dems potent weapon for campaigns. more Governor nominee Gina Hinojosa campaigns in Lubbock on July 19   Donald Trump says man mocking him at Georgia rally July 22 was Antifa Lion's share of districts on Texas House leader's 14-city swing are out of reach for Democrats and quite a few have reps who opposed him in 2025 race as Dems who carried him to victory threaten to back someone else in January. more   US Rep who fancies himself as future governor can expect name ID to soar after grilling Smithsonian museum director at hearing on Disney character's roots and products that Brownsville couple makes to celebrate Hispanic women and culture. more US Rep Brandon Gill grills NMAH director Anthea Hartig hearing July 21   Texas Speaker Dustin Burrows makes pitch for Rep. Candy Noble July 20 DLCC help fails to show up on Dems money reports as GOP candidates take in $14 million in 25 red districts that blue wave could put in play if Iran war and economy get worse despite historic fundraising disparity. more   Republican Ken Paxton rips Democrat James Talarico on Fox News July 17 Top 10 brush fires in two-week span for GOP Senate nominee began with July 4th in England with newer flame before hits on crowd and money raising claims, TTU booster largess, real estate holdings and illegal voting accusations. more   Democrats in eight fights for seats Greg Abbott set out to flip raise $1.6 million for Houston-area battles with Republicans who get $138K combined without any of $25 million infusion top Texas leader promised in plan to turn county red. more Texas Governor Greg Abbott briefed on threat of severe flooding July 15   James Talarico gets another big crowd with Eagle Pass event July 14 Democrat raises $26 million on top of $12M from super committee that scores $10 million from LinkedIn co-founder as state AG probes company while Paxton and PAC that backs him bring in $3.6M combined for 2nd quarter despite GOP's huge advantage in down-ballot fights. more   Republican Senate contender's team swats away taunts and claims state lawyer will face off with Democrat at some point as three debates for U.S. Senate contest in Texas proposed by media organizations for race that could decide majority in DC. more Texas Senate GOP candidate Ken Paxton speaks to supporters July 8