Adam Hinojosa could be doomed with or without obstructionist scheme lame duck lieutenant gov-turned-legislative strategist endorses while Paxton, Parker and others may be in trouble as well if Republicans fare as poorly in next election as midterm vote. more Angela Paxton and Adam Hinojosa face Senate re-election in 2028   Texas GOP chair D'Rinda Randall said party had energy on its side Oct 16 State party chief since June assembles panel to give statewide leaders in state with only three left opportunity to figure out what went wrong in midterm vote so rebuilding process can get under way after getting blown to pieces. more   Senfronia Thompson announces House speaker bid November 6   A'Yonna Kellum, Michelle Williams and Stefani Bord flipped TX House seats Blue tsunami exposes Republicans inability to compete when their money is worthless as GOP nominees have $27 million for races for 20 red seats that go blue as Democrats capture majority without need for much. more   53-year House veteran who'll turn 88 on New Years day seeks to defuse the competition with plans to roll out list with 76 supporters or more after Eagle Pass Democrat launches bid in leadership fight that erupts with majority flipping in midterm. more GOP statewide team and Speaker Dustin Burrows vow wins July 29   Texas Lt. Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin campaigns in Houston October 21 Republicans in Dem-controlled House could forget about passing bills or chairing committees if senators for GOP strip new lieutenant gov of powers in move that would disrespect the will of the voters who turned Texas blue. more   US Senate and governor race victors flip Collin, Denton and Brazoria while turning Hidalgo and Cameron back to blue and claim more than 2/3rds of vote in Dallas, Harris, Bexar and Travis to pave way for Democrats statewide table run. more James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa toast wins at Whataburger on S. 1st Street   US Senator-elect James Talarico and Senfronia Thompson in 2021 Democrats will have 86 seats in lower chamber based on Tuesday's midterm results that prompt several Dems to start making calls for possible bids if veteran lawmaker isn't consensus choice. more