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Abbott, insurgent Republicans win big in Texas

Abbott’s success has enhanced his political power and the credibility of his threats.

Mark P. Jones, Opinion Contributor

A recent public opinion poll of likely Democratic primary voters finds Jackson Lee with a narrow 5-point lead and well below 50 percent.

Democrats currently view Texas as their best hope for flipping a GOP held senate seat in 2024. They should think again.

No state delegation looms larger than that of the Texas GOP over the vote to elect the next House Speaker.

Even the articles of impeachment (16 total) with the most votes (14) fell well short of the 21 needed to convict.