Apprehensions lower in Arizona and California in November as Greg Abbott seeks to deter travel here with outdoor ads in third-world nations that warn that females will pay smugglers with their bodies as price of American dream. more @GregAbbott_TX unveils billboards with rape warnings December 19   @GregAbbott_TX, ex-DPS chief and general admire Texas border wall. Epic Hail Mary could be in making amid beltway speculation on the quiet courting of Democrats with strategy stalling as Lubbock lawmaker tops rankings with Craddick as close third and Dems in position to wield maximum clout with GOP warring. more   @DavidCookTexas slammed in second ad by new group December 17 Terry Wilson doesn't mention Oliverson by name in op-ed that accuses him of maneuvering that led to illegitimate vote for nominee as PAC gets promise of $20 million to use against GOP members who spurn party choice for House leader. more   Republican Will Metcalf draws challenge from county party VP who cites stance in speaker's race and anti-Paxton vote as conservative values betrayal despite fact that caucus nominee and 8 supporters also voted to impeach the Texas AG as new rival removes incentive for incumbent to flip. more @jpbouche reveals race against @WillMetcalfTX December 16   @DavidCookTexas depicted as oil industry foe in ad December 11 GOP caucus choice for speaker targeted in attacks that portray him as opportunist who can't be trusted with anti-drilling and anti-Paxton positions and skipped vote on motion to kill school choice spending ban. more   Committee chairs rally to speaker contender defense with coordinated praise and pitches for new agenda after series of gaffes that cost some support as GOP warring puts Dems in position to choose winner. more @DanPatrick blasts Biden and Dem mayor on Fox News December 12   @GregAbbott_TX gets hug for school choice push at rally December 11 Republican bosses in Austin go against activists in speaker contender's home base with attack spot that features old quote on need for House leader who has majority support in caucus. more   @GregAbbott_TX denies @Burrows4TX ad approval Dec 11