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Texas Lt. Gov. Warns GOP Divisions Threaten House Control

4/16/2026

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Patrick Warns Republicans

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned that internal Republican divisions could jeopardize control of the Texas House in the upcoming November elections.
He cited the primary clash between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton as a source of voter discontent.
The primary runoff is scheduled for May, with the general election following in November.

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Talarico's Record Fundraising

Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D-Texas) raised over $27 million in first quarter of 2026 for the U.S. Senate race.
The amount marks a historic high for a Texas Senate candidate.
Texas hasn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 35 years.
Conservative strategist Mark McKinnon described Talarico's appeal and a landscape, noting flipping the Senate remains challenging.
Other Democratic candidates also reported strong fundraising, signaling rising voter enthusiasm.

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Patrick Warns Republicans

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned that internal Republican divisions could jeopardize control of the Texas House in the upcoming November elections.
He cited the primary clash between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton as a source of voter discontent.
The primary runoff is scheduled for May, with the general election following in November.

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