the triumph of the sore winners in texas:

civil rights attorney david richards ex husband of gov ann richards passed away :

people on the move:

Nonstop chatter about @DanPatrick possibly retiring even though he's assured us all he's running. But even Patrick said "no one believes me" & shared conspiracy theories about himself. Fully got into it in "Hate the Game, Not the Player" https://t.co/KvLgAnCG9i #txlege

former chairman paddie to appeal in court after texas ethics commission issues huge fine for alleged violation of revolving door lobbying law:

icymi associated republicans of texas rolls out first endorsements of the cycle:

BREAKING: The House has the votes to reopen the federal government. Several Democrats crossed party lines to vote for this measure. 222-209 The bill goes to the White House for POTUS to sign tonight.

NEW: House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Wednesday night that he will bring the bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files to a vote on the floor next week.

in launching his campaign for oil and gas regulator former tarrant county gop chair french emphasizes anti islamic message:

encouraging numbers emerge for huffines in poll of gop primary voters in the district formerly represented by acting comptroller hancock:

congressman arrington announces he will not seek reelection:

Between OH, KS, CA, VA and now this huge win in UT, Democrats have quietly strung together an impressive streak of victories over the past few weeks that have, surprisingly, pushed the mid-decade redistricting war closer to a draw.

Dallas County Democrats gathered at Gilley's tonight

Dallas: Illinois Gov Pritzker is given a cowboy hat by Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair @GeneforTexas. First time he's worn one, Pritzker says

tmf eyes open race for bexar county da :

new report delves into potential economic losses to texas if primary elections are closed:

After 2 decades in the lege, @TMFtx says he's considering the wide open Bexar County District Attorney race instead of reelection in #hd116 Also considering the race: Former 4th Court of Appeals Justice @LuzElenaChapa, currently a visiting judge https://t.co/3aDi4czK2j

Hate the Game, Not the Player https://t.co/KvLgAnDdYQ #txlege

The Senate votes 60-40 to advance a bipartisan deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Eight Democrats broke with their party to back the deal, which fully funds SNAP through September but does not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.

60-40, Senate breaks Dem filibuster on its 15th attempt to open govt. 8 Dems vote YES. Durbin Kaine King Shaheen Rosen Hassan Fetterman Cortez Masto Paul voted NO

@GregAbbott_TX announcing his re election campaign for Governor of Texas tonight in Houston