Abbott may have found key to making blue mecca Republican with call to seize control of elections in largest metro based on one voter registered at P.O. box for every 26,000 as problem that's actually declined and has no effect on outcome. more Sen. Paul Bettencourt posts ABC13 report on PO box probe January 2   Chris Gober gets Mike Johnson nod for CD 10 - Mark Teixeira seeks CD 21 Control of U.S. House could depend on whether Republicans flip all five targeted seats on new map that triggered Prop 50 in California where Democrats expect to pick up five as hottest primaries on first fight card for 2026 revealed. more   Dustin Burrows plans to help Marc LaHood pass the hat at home in Alamo City with appearance that tort reform group that's not use to losing will view as a slap after threats of primary challenge that failed to materialize and more Republicans taking trial lawyer cash. more Vince Luciano of DPS and House hopeful David McArthur Dec 19   Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina with supporters on December 2 President mentions Tano Tijerina once in long and rambling social media post on how border lawmaker's daughters begged for mercy and how he never imagined that the incumbent would run again as Democrat for seat GOP targeted on new map. more   State Rep Gina Hinojosa with Starr County officials December 22   Hollywood mega-star who's poised for another award from Academy for Antifa role cast by Texas governor's campaign in social media post that's salute to holiday and potential foreshadowing of bad year for Republicans at polls if polls are right. more @AbbottCampaign posts image of Leonardo DiCaprio on January 1   NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani names Cia Weaver to staff January 2 Several freshmen colleagues rally behind targeted Texas House Republican after he uses Tesla boss post as stage to blast tort reform group position on trucking company liability when migrants with commercial licenses are driving and have wrecks. more   Abbott dishes plugs to handful of open race contenders and 15 of 19 House incumbents on ballot including one who might wish for mulligan after portrayal that conjures memories of Republicans here in 20th century. more 1,500 drones paint the Austin midnight sky at New Year's Eve celebration