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May 13, 2026 4:15 PM

The Patricks pile on Chip Roy down the stretch in GOP AG runoff

“The last time Chip Roy worked in the Texas Attorney General’s office, he was escorted out of the building," Patrick said, one month after scolding fellow Republicans for negative campaigning

The dynamic father and son duo of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texans for Lawsuit Reform CEO Ryan Patrick on Wednesday promoted their support for Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-River Oaks, for Attorney General.

One was nicer about it than the other.

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By Scott Braddock

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May 13, 2026 4:11 PM

Progressive Caucus Chair Casar endorses moderate Democrat in runoff for the new CD 35

He told the Express-News in SA: “I'm a progressive Democrat. Johnny has been endorsed by the more conservative Blue Dogs. But we can all agree that he's the candidate who can win this race.”

The scoop from reporter Bayliss Wagner at the Express-News:

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar on Wednesday endorsed Johnny Garcia in the Democratic primary runoff for the 35th congressional district, breaking his silence on the race to replace him. Casar, who chairs the U.S. House Progressive Caucus, is the biggest name yet to put his weight behind Garcia, a moderate “Blue Dog” Democrat and Bexar County sheriff’s deputy. It comes after his opponent, Maureen Galindo, was accused by fellow Democrats of using antisemitic rhetoric. In an exclusive interview with the Express-News on Wednesday, Casar said he trusts Garcia can unite “progressives, moderates and independents” to keep the seat blue.

“Johnny Garcia can unite working people to win in November,” Casar, D-Austin, said, without mentioning Galindo. “I'm a progressive Democrat. Johnny has been endorsed by the more conservative Blue Dogs. But we can all agree that he's the candidate who can win this race.”

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May 12, 2026 6:14 PM

Chair Frank files class action lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield

The suit, which comes as Rep. Frank leads legislative hearings into health care affordability, alleges Blue Cross misrepresented the actual cost of prescription drugs to the plan while receiving undisclosed rebates and driving up costs

Editor’s note: A copy of the suit can be downloaded by subscribers at the bottom of the story – SB

Just as a series of legislative hearings gets underway looking into health care affordability, the Chair of the Texas House select committee on that is now also taking Blue Cross Blue Shield to court alleging fraud in the administration of group health benefits.

Rep. James Frank, who also employs 175 people in private business, filed the class action lawsuit in Dallas County. His attorney on this is powerhouse trial lawyer Mikal Watts.

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By Scott Braddock

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May 12, 2026 5:37 PM

Commissioner Miller blasts Gov. Abbott over refusal to consider a gas tax suspension

After a spokesman for Abbott dismissed the idea of a gas tax holiday, Miller said “Why can’t the Governor follow President Trump’s lead and do right by working Texans?”

Here’s Miller’s statement in full:

“Texans have watched Governor Abbott repeatedly pick and choose when and how to wield executive authority over the years, whether through emergency declarations, disaster powers, regulatory actions, or suspending certain rules and regulations when it suited his priorities. The question Texans are asking is simple: if executive authority can be used aggressively in other situations, why wouldn’t every available tool be used right now to help hard working families being crushed by high fuel prices? Contrary to his statement today, the Governor should know that the state doesn’t even collect property taxes, so he couldn’t suspend those taxes if he wanted to.

Since I first called for this tax relief, four states have followed suit, and President Trump himself has said he intends to suspend the federal gas tax. Why can’t the Governor follow President Trump’s lead and do right by working Texans?

Texans are tired of the Austin crowd that suddenly becomes powerless whenever real Texans need relief. Funny how the Governor’s executive authority always seems available for everything except giving taxpayers a break.

I’ll keep fighting for lower costs and real relief for Texas families whether that makes the political insiders uncomfortable or not.”

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May 12, 2026 5:22 PM

Former President Obama visits Austin to campaign with Representatives Hinojosa and Talarico

The flash from the New York Times this afternoon:

Former President Barack Obama appeared with James Talarico in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, aiming to boost the rising Democratic star in his uphill bid to flip a U.S. Senate seat in the reliably Republican state.

The appearance, at a restaurant across from the University of Texas, was part of Mr. Obama’s effort to elevate a new generation of Democratic leaders as the party heads into the 2026 midterms, a highly competitive year for control of the U.S. House and, potentially, the U.S. Senate.

Mr. Obama arrived at the restaurant, Taco Joint, and met with Mr. Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic state representative challenging Greg Abbott, who is running for a fourth term as governor. “Do you know our outstanding next governor and senator?” Mr. Obama said as he went from table to table introducing himself to patrons who appeared to be fans of the former president — some shocked to see him — and members of Ms. Hinojosa and Mr. Talarico’s staff and immediate family.

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May 12, 2026 11:29 AM

Kronberg says anti-Muslim push by Republicans may seriously backfire in suburban Texas

On Texas Capital Tonight, QR Publisher Harvey Kronberg and host James Barragan got into that and the fact that the long knives are fully out now in the GOP US Senate runoff

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