Governor warns of socialist creep in Texas and claims migrant busing propelled Trump to second term in pitch to conservatives that doesn't pay off with support at event while Paxton leads senator 67-21 in runoff straw poll. more Gov Greg Abbott appeared at CPAC conference in Grapevine March 27   Dan Patrick at Coryell County Lincoln Reagan dinner on February 28 Lt. governor's interim charges include review of mental health detentions and crime caused by low-level THC that he wanted to ban before Abbott overruled him and formally legalized sales with starting regulations. more   House speaker picks coastal rep to lead study on proposal that would put casino and dozens of marijuana dispensaries out of business in vibrant New Mexico city that was dying for decades before vices banned in Texas sparked boom for 20 years. more Zia Park Casino Hotel would have to close if Texas annexed NM county   Speaker Dustin Burrows and allies at Pat Curry fundraiser on March 24 Most of 21 Texas House Republicans on senator's endorsement list backed Paxton impeachment and get another shot at ending political career with belated support for Cornyn in overtime in epic US Senate battle. more   Trump gets Democrat for representative after endorsing opponent in district where GOP incumbent won by 19 in 2024 while Dem who had 10 times less money flips Senate district in upset shocker as two dozen legislative seats go blue in 15 months. more Emily Gregory flips Florida House district with Mar-a-Lago March 24   Texas Senator Taylor Rehmet cuts ribbon for new district office March 10 Dan Patrick gives Democrat he could not beat at the polls stage for priceless attention when he refuses to name special election winner to a single standing or select panel in move decried as sour grapes. more   Don Huffines soars to victory as primary challenger in the comptroller's race   HD 98 nominee Armin Mizani (center) with Leigh Wambsganss, Rep Beth Van Duyne, Tarrant Sheriff Bill Waybourn and Commissioner Matt Krause Jan 29