Controversial Remark by Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Leftist Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) referred to paralyzed Gov. Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels”, claiming she was not thinking about his condition but about his policies on illegal migration. She defended her remark by accusing those who support Trump of hypocrisy.

Texas House Speaker Survives Primary Challenge

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan survives a Republican primary runoff election challenge, seen as a setback for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, former President Donald Trump, and Gov. Greg Abbott. The race was a proxy battle for the future of the GOP in Texas.