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July 4, 2025      9:14 PM

It appears Gov. Abbott was in Orange County California during Hill Country floods

Per sources, the private jet he was using landed in Kerrville this evening from California at about 12 minutes before a planned 9pm news conference. Meantime the death toll from the floods has risen to 25

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July 4, 2025      5:35 PM

Abbott canceled whatever trip he is on to come back for a news conference at 9pm in the Hill Country

This is the second tropical system to ravage parts of the state and kill people in just under a year. Abbott was out of state for both even though they were both in the Gulf prior to the devastation. Earlier today, reporters were only told Abbott is "out of state" with no other explanation

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July 4, 2025      3:11 PM

With the Governor Absent, Patrick again leads the Texas response to a deadly natural disaster

Patrick was being brief this afternoon on flash flooding that left at least 6 dead and some children missing

The Austin American Statesman has the latest on the flooding in and around the Hill Country

At least six people are dead and some children staying in area camps are missing, caught in “catastrophic” flooding along the Guadalupe River that prompted evacuations in the Hill Country after heavy rains washed the region overnight.

Two Camp Mystic directors, Britt and Catie Eastland, pleaded for help and said that some children are not accounted for and that some cabins appear to have been flooded and possibly washed away. They also said the roads have been washed out and that they need urgent air assistance. Camp Mystic is a Christian summer camp for girls in Hunt.

All Kerr County residents who live near the Guadalupe River have been asked to evacuate their homes and move to higher ground. All other residents are encouraged to shelter in place and avoid travel, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.

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July 3, 2025      4:29 PM

Paxton drops appeal of nearly $7 million judgment for violations of Texas Whistleblowers Act

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July 3, 2025      12:05 PM

Hancock has about 6 million cash on hand after raising one and a half million over 8 days, per his campaign for Comptroller

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July 2, 2025      3:50 PM

Early fundraising announcements start to give shape to upcoming legislative races

Blakemore dominating the consulting business of potential incoming GOP senators; Reitz jumps out fast with a huge and quick fundraising haul, and more

The heat is starting to be on.

As the July 15 campaign finance reports deadline looms, members and candidates are revealing some of their next moves and latest hauls. Alas, that won’t stop many of the artificial emergency deadline e-mails and texts. But it will give some insight as to what’s to come. Of course, we’ll update with new information as it comes in.

First, the money race:

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July 2, 2025      3:42 PM

Chatter growing louder out of San Antonio that former Mayor Nirenberg is considering a run for governor

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July 2, 2025      3:12 PM

Lt. Gov. Patrick to report nearly $38 million cash on hand after raising $5 million

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July 2, 2025      1:33 PM

Sen. Cornyn gets huge fundraising boost with nearly 11 million raised for Super PAC supporting him

“Texans for a Conservative Majority, the outside group supporting Cornyn in his primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, will have over $12 million cash on hand after the current fundraising quarter.”

Politico has the details.

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July 1, 2025      7:17 PM

Sources tell QR Sen. Nathan Johnson set to announce on July 15 for Attorney General

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July 1, 2025      7:10 AM

After losing to Sen. Cruz by 9 points, former Rep. Allred is running for US Senate again

Allred's launch video is focused on how he never wins at first and keeps trying until he does

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June 30, 2025      10:51 AM

Chair Birdwell will not seek reelection, Rep. Cook immediately announces for seat.

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