Overview
- Paxton held a 'Rally in the Valley' in McAllen on Tuesday with House GOP nominees Tano Tijerina and Eric Flores and National Border Patrol Council president Paul Perez to campaign for down‑ballot gains.
- Talarico spent the week on a 'Frontera' tour with scheduled stops in Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Laredo as he courts border voters in a narrowly contested statewide race.
- Polling through late June showed the Senate matchup essentially tied, keeping Texas in play for control of the Senate and raising stakes for both campaigns.
- Fundraising numbers deepen the contrast between the campaigns, with Talarico reporting roughly $30 million in Q2 versus Paxton’s about $9 million, a gap national groups are working to close.
- Redistricting has made several South Texas House districts more competitive and party committees are moving resources now that courts have allowed tighter coordination, a shift that could affect turnout and the balance of the House.