@GregAbbott_TX leads state response to cold weather January 8 Corpus Christi rep may be poised to take torch if ally falls short as GOP warring puts Texas House Dems in position to pick the next Republican leader in west wing in opening day election on floor. more   Second brightest outlook ever for state government still way less than pot of funds lawmakers had two years ago as comptroller says ESF nearing limit without changes at Capitol where regular sessions convenes Tuesday. more @txcomptroller Glenn Hegar releases state revenue forecast January 13   Border Democrat catches grief from 26 elected party leaders for surprise pledge to Republican caucus choice in move that could kill Cook hopes for 11th-hour surge of Democratic support as Phelan rebukes Patrick claims. more House Dems @VentonJonesTX, @BowersForTexas, @plesafortexas, @johnbryantfortexas and @SalmanBhojani in Dallas January 12   @abrahamgeorge pitches David Cook for speaker on NewsMax January 10 Big Amarillo donor backs off $20 million vengeance vow in move that eases pressure on Republicans while GOP chair reposts conspiracy that ties House leader fight to bank and China. more   House veteran Richard Raymond raises eyebrows with pitch for GOP caucus nominee who's pledged to eliminate Democratic committee chairs in move that sparks vision of minority party parade into DC camp before Tuesday election. more @TexasFootball thanks Longhorns after CFP loss to OSU January 10   @GregAbbott_TX blames Joe Biden for LA fires on Fox News January 9 Prominent appellate lawyers tell Republican official that state and local parties don't have legal authority to deny access to ballot for candidates as punishment for leadership fight. more   Abraham George claims House Republican trying to imprison him with ethics commission complaint that East Texas rep files with allegations of state party chief breaking law with attempts to turn speaker's race. more @realmitchlittle likens the speaker's race to Sharpstown January 9   @RepCraigGoldman touts Congress swearing in with post January 7