"Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned that Republicans may lose the Texas House for the first time since 2003, urging party activists to unite behind the GOP Senate run-off winner."
"Currently, Republicans hold an 88-62 advantage in the House, and a 20-11 advantage in the State Senate, with Democrats needing to flip at least 14 seats to win a majority."
"Democrats have flipped more than two dozen seats in Republican or battleground states since 2025, indicating a shifting political landscape that could impact Texas."
"With Trump's approval ratings declining, Republicans face the possibility of losing both the House and Senate, while Democratic nominee James Talarico could become the first Democrat to win statewide in Texas since 1994."
Texas has long been a target for Democrats due to its growing diversity and youth population. Despite a near victory in 2018, the state has leaned more Republican since then, with Trump increasing his vote count in 2024. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned that Republicans may lose the Texas House for the first time since 2003, urging party unity. Democrats need to flip 14 seats to gain a majority. The political landscape suggests potential losses for Republicans, with Democratic nominee James Talarico emerging as a strong candidate for statewide office.
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