Texas Rep James Talarico on Late Show with Stephen Colbert Feb 16 Christmas comes early for Texas Senate candidate with Late Show snubbing. more   Texas Legislature's top leaders call for Republicans to put attacks behind after round one mud baths and runoffs for united front in November in rare distress signal that recognizes blue wave threat and low turnout concerns for ruling party. more Rep. Wes Virdell takes aim at Rep. Ken King in ad for foe Feb 17   Alex Mealer gets US Rep Brian Babin endorsement for CD 9 Feb 13   Nathan Watkins seeks HD 23 seat in 3rd highest-ranked House primary GOP incumbent still appears to have edge despite all-time faux pas in case of mistaken identify in ads while challenger's attack site gets House speakers confused as most expensive contests that crown top 25 show how excess can set stage for trouble. more   Don Huffines billboard for Texas comptroller's race on February 9 Santa Fe paper reveals that Huffines family owns disgraced financier's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico after sale in 2023 as state official pushes for probe into tip on two girls being buried near property in question outside state's capitol city. more   Gina Hinojosa touts poll with her 3 points behind Greg Abbott on Feb 12   Gov Greg Abbott and TFB's Russell Boening back Nate Sheets for AG chief Governor's campaign acknowledges potential for 2018 replay for first time in aftermath of state Senate runoff shocker made possible in part by Trump's plunging poll numbers with fundraising email day after flash poll on ICE. more   State Rep Gina Hinojosa with Starr County officials December 22