Bo French unseated RRC member Jim Wright in GOP runoff election May 26
Anti-Muslim Republican who's mocked gay and disabled folks ousts the incumbent governor backed amid frantic warnings in race that went down to wire to give GOP statewide slate that Democrats see as godsend. more
Texas Governor would go 0-4 in overtime if RRC member falls after trailing Bo French into Wednesday morning's wee hours at time when Republicans more divided than ever after Paxton knocks Cornyn out. more
James Talarico calls Ken Paxton morally unfit for office after runoff May 26
Ken Paxton faces James Talarico in Senate race after runoff win May 26
Trump deals knockout blow to senator in favor of AG with record baggage in Senate battle while RRC chair trails French in only close race on OT ballot. more
Texas attorney general heads for finish line with lead of almost double digits in polls post-Trump endorsement. more
Ken Paxton touts Donald Trump endorsement on runoff eve May 25
Jacey Jetton posts Donald Trump and John Cornyn photo on May 23
Senator won't commit to backing Paxton as Trump claims Cornyn was disloyal to him.
Capitol Inside ventures out on limb with projections for the second round election on Tuesday with candidates who were runner-ups in first vote as the picks for most important Texas race for Congress in overtime. more
Abraham George & Amanda Hopper tout Texas GOP leadership bids May 22
Rep James Talarico meets with Barack Obama in Austin on May 12
Ken Paxton stumps for Senate runoff at Scott Presler event on May 20
State Republican leader calls for runoff candidates to make nice from now until Tuesday vote in request incumbent declines with ramping up of attack on AG for plea bargain in child sex case that's been major issue in stretch. more