Lawmaker who's led push to stop execution admits wrongdoing and apologizes for messages to TCCA jurist who blows whistle for violations of professional conduct rules that could put law license at risk. more UT grad @GregAbbott_TX leads cheers for Texas Aggies October 26   @ColinAllredTX campaigns for U.S. Senate at Texas churches on October 27 Trump carried state in 2020 with margin 4 times more than polling average while GOP senator had lead nearly twice the size in 2018 compared to current edge over Democrat Colin Allred. more   Lawmakers who were silent for a week take advantage of cover from attorney general with bid to distance themselves from effort aimed at saving inmate with conservatives and speaker foes on both sides in furor. more @CodyforTexas and @leachfortexas on opposite sides in execution furor   @GregAbbott_TX campaigns for @CarolineForTX on October 22 Governor gets first major ally in death row case amid Texas attorney general's claims on lying lawmakers complete with chart on changing tale without calling out his own allies on the right by name. more   Dallas voters could be confused on which major leader to believe with governor touting lawmaker who Senate boss attacked in pitch for primary challenger. more @LizforTexas slams @MorganMeyerTX in ad on October 12   @JamesCarville touts new documentary on winning in theaters now Lieutenant governor doesn't call it gamble when he offers to give six-figure sum to charity if Harris wins if veteran Democratic strategist will vow to do the same if Trump prevails amid forecast for 312-297 electoral vote for ex-president at polls in two weeks. more   Quest to stop execution brings warring Republicans together with Democrats who some GOP reps want to punish as far right pair have key roles in push for justice in Robert Roberson saga. more Dr. Phil McGraw testifies at House execution hearing October 21   @GregAbbott_TX with UT cheerleaders for Georgia loss October 19 Guilt or innocence appear to be irrelevant as Abbott warns of wrath for House Republicans and Supreme Court judges who upstaged him on inmate killing for which he expected to make final call. more   Lawmakers say Paxton office judicially admitted panel move was valid. more @wfaa post shows inmate and House panel members October 16