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The Texas TribuneApr 8, 2026Local News

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November

Attorney General Ken Paxton is competing in a high-stakes Senate primary runoff described by Patrick as potentially damaging to the party.

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned that Texas Republicans face a difficult path to maintaining their state House majority in 2026. He urged GOP unity following a contentious Senate primary runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton to prevent Democratic gains down-ballot.

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