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   CA Rep Darrell Issa - KOCO 5 News has Paul Bondar after 2024 primary loss GOP candidate who sued media for depiction as out-of-state resident in OK contest runs in Dallas area in district where west coast lawmaker won't run after all as unintended victim of redistricting war Texas started. more   President cuts border lawmaker loose from bribery and conspiracy charges in move that was viewed as potential prod for switch to GOP before veteran rep launches race for new term in Democratic primary in district that Republicans targeted for flip. more Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina launches CD 28 bid December 2   Gov. Greg Abbott delivers Thanksgiving meal to seniors November 28 Newest challenger in governor's race gets plug on secession site along with rookie state reps before setting sights without a war chest on incumbent who had $86 million on last report with shot at history as first Black female top Texas leader. more   Northeast Texas lawmaker who was last unapologetic moderate and unfazed by governor's bully tactics for school vouchers opposition not seeking new term in move that makes primary foe he defeated the new favorite in House District 1. more KSLA 12's Jasmine Franklin with Rep. Gary VanDeaver May 28, 2024   Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker with Texas House Dems in Chicago August 3 Democrats would pick up 3 seats in west wing in Austin if they win every district that Allred carried but could close to taking chamber back with victories in all of those Cruz lost or won by fewer than 5 points in replay of blue wave from 2018. more   Sen. John Cornyn with Glenn Hamer and Christa Freeland October 9 Woman sues state's largest business association amid claims that she was forced to fight off sex advances from its president who leveraged relationship and tried to destroy her professionally when she resisted three times in 2025. more   Governor's team sends warning on wrath and retribution vouchers-style after Senate Republicans rip property taxes abolishment proposal as lousy policy in backlash that top state leader seeks to minimize by touting rookie reps endorsement. more Sen. Paul Bettencourt speaks at TTARA annual meeting November 21