U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas slams `Obamacare bill' December 11 Congress member from Dallas up on Austin state lawmaker by 8 points in Texas Southern survey that shows her as top choice for women and Blacks while rival favored by men, Latinos and white voters in fight at top of ticket. more   National Dems plan to spend some of new $50 million pool on bid to flip seats in west wing in Austin with shot to replicate 2018 blue wave in chamber Democrats could take back with net gain of 14 in 2026 after nearly two dozen years as the minority. more Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee 2026 target states   Congressional Democrats Sarah Elfreth, Julie Johnson and Derek Tran tackle affordability on Sh*t is Too Expensive podcast December 10 CD 33 fight that features current and former reps from district redrawn for GOP tops watch list as Democrats destined to lose one or both of top two stars in Texas in Senate clash on battlefield with dozen Republicans and six incumbent Democrats facing primary foes. more   Senate president may have picked fight with pitch for new round of homeowner breaks en route to eventual phase-out with warning on soaring sales taxes with abrupt abolishment as neither leader has revenue replacement mechanism as tradeoff or backup plan. more Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott at TPUSA promotion event December 8   State Rep James Talarico rips new Texas map on CNN December 7 Nine Democrats draw challengers while censured Republicans rank high on watch list along with rookie who drew TLR wrath as the ruling party's competition lacks bloodlust of Abbott and Paxton revenge crusades with more protective speaker. more   At least a dozen incumbents for GOP face primary foes in congressional races to watch on new Texas map as Democratic rep pushes decision on promotion quest to last minute in move that might trigger scramble in Dallas districts. more Face the Nation shows Jasmine Crockett at 2024 Democratic convention   Gov. Greg Abbott delivers Thanksgiving meal to seniors November 28 Abbott takes victory lap at halftime in fight on new Congress map that could be stage for embarrassment for Republicans if they pick up fewer seats in Texas than Democrats flip in California as state that would not have done redistricting if not for effort here. more   Liberal judges issue scathing analysis of ruling that endorses Republicans' denial of racial gerrymandering in appellate order that blocked plan and sparked chaos and confusion before decision just days before filing deadline for primaries. more Democratic Rep Gina Hinojosa files for governor's race December 3