Greg Abbott brought elephant to GOP convention June 12 Greg Abbott jumps out in front of parade his chosen election chief fought in court in one of long career's all-time flip-flops in bid to shore up support among conservatives in his first speech at state Republican convention in eight years.. more   Hundreds of delegates stay seated during standing ovations for new Senate nominee whose speech seems anti-climactic after governor's epic publicity stunt at biennial event where giant animal leaves pools of urine in path in development Dems call perfect metaphor for Republicans. more Gov. Greg AbBott parades elephant through GOP conventionl June 12   State Rep Shelley Luther speaks at convention with colleagues June 12 Vice-chair wins top party job after plug from U.S. Senate nominee's estranged spouse who's state senator in race at convention where AG backed incumbent who's eliminated and throws support to the winner. more   Abbott slogan Unity Drives Victory may be case iof wishful thinking after state party gathering's opening day that features anti-TLR exhibit, tense encounter with Muslim delegates, chair's race with thriller finish potential and lame duck senator who says it's never enough for Trump beyond slavish adherence. more State Rep Brent Money in GOP convention clash on CAIR June 11   D'rinda Randall elected state chair at Texas GOP convention June 12   Biennial gathering in Houston shaping up to be wagon-circling event as Republicans appear content to concede votes from independents, moderate Rs, Dems who cross lines and Hispanics who backed Trump amid belief they only need high turnout in MAGA ranks to keep Senate seat and state as a whole red. more Mark Teixeira hosts TX GOP convention congressional luncheon   Democrat Nathan Johnson gears March 6 for AG runoff he won in May Latest survey for midterm election shows Democrat with narrow lead in Senate race that's inside error margin along with fights in the fall for lieutenant governor and AG with Patrick and Middleton statistically tied with Dems on November ballot. more   Ken Paxton raises money for fall after Texas Senate runoff win May 26