Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker rips Guard deployments on MSNBC October 7 Texas governor makes history backing use of National Guard against fellow Americans with deployment that Democratic counterpart tries to stop with suit as troops from Lone Star State arrive in Windy City for protests. more   US Rep. Wesley Hunt describes combat missions in speech October 1   Mayes Middleton thanks Greg Abbott for bathroom bill on October 2 State senator runs risk of giving voters impression that top Texas leader in corner for attorney general race as Republicans scramble for biggest name endorsements while Abbott stays on sidelines. more   Austin state rep initial take 51% more than Dem primary rival rounds up in 3 months since reboot with more than 125,000 donors, none from corporate PACs and teachers as most common contributor at outset. more U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico speaks to fans in Victoria September 27   Former House member Leo Pacheco eyes comeback campaign Former Bexar Democratic chair who faced rebuke from local party for vote on gun bill could seek payback with party switch for comeback bid in fight for seat that could be the most vulnerable for the Republicans on Texas House battlefield. more   Congressional map battle shifts from statehouse to courthouse this week when three-judge federal panel hears from witnesses that include half-dozen state lawmakers, a journalist and experts for both sides. more Gov. Greg Abbott special guest at Brady-Ingram Moore game September 27   @DanPatrick promotes Donald Trump commission hearing on September 29 President promotes health benefits that hemp offers for older Americans in video on Truth Social that gives impression that reclassification as low level drug could be on the horizon based on past comments. more   Texas Democrats follow lead of GOP and Dems in several smallest states with headquarters shift to chairman's hometown of Dallas in move that sparks staff exodus in Austin and concerns among rank-and-file. more TDP Chair Kendall Scudder interview on MSNBC on map fight July 31   Gov. Greg Abbott - State Rep. Nicole Collier & Gov. Gavin Newsom Greg Abbott reclaims control at state Capitol with vouchers, map and hemp industry salvation as first-team features six Republicans and four Dems while GOP dominates freshmen selections in biennial assessment of lawmaking process in Austin. more