Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick shows license to prove age at THC store on March 18   @GregAbbott_TX signs property tax relief bill at ceremony on June 16   Advisory in first month on job as attorney general could come back to haunt Texas governor who could be exploring possible bypass with eye on GOP lawmaker as appointee for opening Hegar leaving behind as new Aggie chancellor. more Senator Kelly Hancock posts campaign video on YouTube on June 4   DPS steps up in National Guard's absence at protest at Capitol on June 14 Governor's plan for military troops at anti-Trump rallies fails to materialize with exception for detachment that emerges from historic SA hotel to form blockade to keep tourists out of the Alamo during event. more   Greg Abbott gives wrong impression that Texas National Guard members are prepared to handle anti-Trump demonstrations as Austin paper gets internal memos that expose Texas leader's assertions as spin. more @GregAbbott_TX shows troops guarding Alamo at SA protest on June 11   @aaron_reitz AG campaign video features @KenPaxtonTX on June 13 Ex-Cruz chief of staff who Trump called MAGA attorney warrior joins Middleton in GOP field for attorney general as Patrick keeps powder dry amid speculation on veteran senator as possible contender. more   Governor deploys 5,000 troops and 2,000 DPS across state for demonstrations as local officials say they didn't request or need military backup for weekend event as Watson rips fear and chaos tactics with D.C. response for political theater. more @GregAbbott_TX shows @TxDPS troops at protest by Alamo June 11   @GregAbbott_TX signs San Antonio cyber command hub bill June 10 Texas governor hopes to avoid Kent State replay with plan to send Guard troops to unspecified locations around the state to police demonstrations against ICE deportations after Trump orders 700 Marines to Los Angeles. more