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   Gov. Greg Abbott reveals next affordability plan phase in Houston July 15   James Talarico unveils bipartisan border security proposal on July 13 Dueling pitches for security at Rio Grande spotlight importance of vote in heavily-Hispanic areas at time when Trump's popularity in decline as US Border Patrol officers group that backed Cornyn gives Republican who beat him late-train endorsement for fall fight with Democrat for Texas Senate seat. more   Governor says Texas Senate contender and Democrats cause of cost-of-living woes despite fact that GOP controls state and federal governments and fact that Talarico and Hinojosa voted for the major Republican tax relief plans. more Texas governor nominee Gina Hinojosa leads holiday parade on July 4th   James Talarico packs Plaza Theatre in El Paso at campaign rally July 11 Gain of five congressional districts that governor and Trump have promised could be illusion with Republicans only favored in three of 5 target races on battlefield where west coast Democrats expect to sweep districs remade for takeovers to counter Texas. more   Democrat could issue dare for showdown at gym to see who the weakling really is with duel for macho bragging rights and chance for video that shows lt. gov doing chicken dance if he declines after weakling slap and Crockett prediction. more Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick predicts Jasmine Crockett plans on Fox News July 9