Texas senator portrays himself as partner president needs in social media video that makes re-election bid official, attacks Dems and shows Al Green shaking cane but doesn't mention AG challenge possibility. more @TeamCornyn touts Donald Trump as partner in ad March 26   @joanhuffman passes school safety bill in Texas Senate on March 12 Tarrant GOP leader slams SB 1 for billions for diversity and minimal tax relief despite record price tag after House budgeteer clashes with panel boss and claims Democrats wrote west wing plan in secret. more   Republican leaders bring in reinforcements to keep Texas plan afloat with former AZ gov who's trailblazer on issue in state where model vouchers law blamed for public school closings, shortfall and spending cuts. more @GregAbbott_TX meets with @TerryCanalas40 at Capitol on March 14   @GregAbbott_TX at Medal of Honor Museum grand opening March 23 Dan Patrick slams House for throwing $5 million away chasing AG as sum that's drop in bucket compared to economic toll and job and state revenue losses that skaters reverse on hemp would cause if SB 3 became law. more   Dan Patrick portrays products that hemp bill made possible as poison that's accidental consequence while House sponsor proposes new restrictions, regulations and fees for thousands of dispensaries without outright ban that costs jobs and hurts economy. more @DanPatrick selfie at the White House March 20 for DOE order   @DanPatrick touts hemp THC dispensary visit in March 19 post Lieutenant governor raises suspicions on state-run game of chance integrity as firm with smaller contract seeks biggest slice with enlistment of consultant as lobbyist in fight with hundreds of millions at stake. more   @KingForTexas with House colleagues on Teal Tuesday March 4 Most Senate Dems fare worse than GOP rookies as 18 white male Republicans have most clout in House where Democrats fail to crack top 20 for first time and seem content with consolation prizes after Dustin Burrows rides them to winner's circle. more   Lobbyists with links to new west wing leader and Republicans who wielded gavel before him get ratings bumps as competition intensifies thanks in part to governor's vouchers vengeance that fuels exodus from Legislature through revolving door. more Dennis Bonnen Lauren Fleming Margo Cardwell