Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker with Texas House Dems in Chicago August 3 Democrats would pick up 3 seats in west wing in Austin if they win every district that Allred carried but could close to taking chamber back with victories in all of those Cruz lost or won by fewer than 5 points in replay of blue wave from 2018. more   Sen. John Cornyn with Glenn Hamer and Christa Freeland October 9 Woman sues state's largest business association amid claims that she was forced to fight off sex advances from its president who leveraged relationship and tried to destroy her professionally when she resisted three times in 2025. more   Governor's team sends warning on wrath and retribution vouchers-style after Senate Republicans rip property taxes abolishment proposal as lousy policy in backlash that top state leader seeks to minimize by touting rookie reps endorsement. more Sen. Paul Bettencourt speaks at TTARA annual meeting November 21   Texas Dems welcome CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to Houston on Nov 5 Republican visions of five-seat gain may be delusion after federal panel invalidates redistricting plan in move that gives Dems shots at flipping two or three districts instead if 2026 is as bad or worse for ruling party as first midterm election on Trump watch. more   Rep. James Talarico touts court win on Texas map on CNN November 18   Gov. Greg Abbott serves meals to Kerrville volunteers November 15 Jurist who Rick Perry named to state Supreme Court orders state to hold 2026 vote in current congressional districts after panel tags plan as illegal racial gerrymandering product despite Republicans claims in potentially major setback for president. more   Ted Cruz says Dems lost shutdown fight on podcast on November 17 Texas solon could be poised for White House run with escalating attacks on Tucker Carlson for friendly exchange that president shrugs off with meek defense despite Nick Fuentes claim that MAGA is dead and that Trump has been failure in term two. more   Dade Phelan laughs off misinformed presidential critique that accuses him of killing every voting integrity bill despite landmark measure that passed on his watch with the gavel in the Texas House that he's leaving with no 2026 bid. more Former Speaker Dade Phelan at Texas Tribune TribFest November 13