Commerative pens available at store on Democrat's Senate bid site as new ad features endorsement from Mont Blanc's true owner and security video that shows current GOP nominee making off with it as food for thought for undecided voters who missed story in 2013. more James Talarico ad August 14 shows Ken Paxton leaving with pen in 2013   Gina Hinojosa with Fort Bend Commissioner Dexter McCoy on August 9 Republican U.S. Senate contender leads by 1 point in latest test on Texas race after trailing Talarico by more than 3 on average in seven straight surveys while struggling after taking off for vacation in Europe at start of July. more   RacetoWH lists Talarico as 70% favorite with projection of win of nearly 4 points in Senate race as Kalshi bumps chances up a point to 53% and others follow suit as state rep on top in lion's share of forecasts for fall in close race. more Ken Paxton faces questions from media at events on 4-city tour in August   James Talarico speaks on Texas Senate race on iHeart Radio August 6 Resolution pitched to demand Republican elected officials and candidates in Harris County pretend to support Ken Paxton and work actively for Senate campaign if they're not already on board after nominee issues plea on Fox News for fundraising help. more   Gov. Greg Abbott and Speaker Dustin Burrows in Lubbock August 11   Texas Bullpen's Brad Johnson photo of Ken Paxton rally in SA August 8 Senate Republican contender's camp depicts New York Times report on curious investment at hospital where Paxton served on board as witch hunt as state Democratic Party claims he ran from reporters at event that protesters interrupted in San Antonio. more   All statewide races moved in direction of Democrats with governor and lieutenant gov on 50-50 list as nominees who could be adversely affected by Paxton bid that's floundered after taking off for European vacation and counting now on historically unpopular president to save him. more Ken Paxton ripped by Fox News' Jesse Watters August 6 for weak effort   Vikki Goodwin, far left, and Democratic statewide nominees on July 18 Bush School survey has Democat in front of Paxton by four in fight that was tied in June as Abbott leads Hinojosa by 1 while Middleton ahead by 2 as Republican advantages evaporate with Trump religious liberty chief behind in polling for first time in four bids for powerful post. more