Democrats overperformed by 10.4 points on average special votes across US in 2025 and 2026 compared to Trump's take in 2024 with minority party in position to flip 9 districts in lower chamber while GOP picks up 1 on border if trend continues in fall. more Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick touts Texas A&M event with Riley Gaines April 14   Texas Democrat James Talarico on the Last Word podcast April 17 Latest survey on Texas Senate fight has main devil in details for GOP with 10% to 25% of Cornyn and Paxton supporters planning to vote for Democrat James Talarcio in the fall if the Republican they're backing loses runoff to the rival they can't stand. more   Gene Wu had key role in Texas House Democrats walkout in 2025 Greg Abbott turns up heat on Supreme Court with 7 members he appointed to strip ex-prosecutor who's China immigrant of seat he won 7 times in move that boosts executive branch and judiciary power at expense of Legislature and electorate. more   Rankings for congressional battlefield in Lone Star State revised to reflect growing chance for blue wave as GOP visions of five-seat gain look more like wishful thinking amid collapse in Trump's Hispanic support. more Democrat Bobby Pulido performs for quinceañeras April 13 in CD 15 bid   Gov. Greg Abbott cuts the ribbon for Palo Pinto State Park on April 10 GOP would keep majority based on the current outlook that has 3 red districts ranked leans or likely Dem and five that are Republican rated toss ups with same number listed leans R as blue wave toll potential less than 2018. more   Patrick urges unity after OT clash but appears helpless after Trump gives Republicans more reasons to fear state going blue with Pope Leo attacks, Jesus fantasy, failed peace talks and gas prices at record levels and soaring. more Donald Trump posts image; Dan Patrick and Dennis Quaid at SFA April 10   Donald Trump tells UFC's Paulo Costa he's good looking guy April 11 Trump brands WSJ one of worst before paper breaks story on quiet ditching of old policy that treats Chinese as top security threat in favor of conciliatory approach after state lawmakers pass bills to restrict and ban purchases of land here. more   Don Huffines soars to victory as primary challenger in the comptroller's race