"Texas GOP Upheaval: Abbott's Influence Shaken by Primary Upsets"

The Houston Chronicle criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to remove GOP lawmakers who opposed his school voucher plan, calling it a "blood oath" primary election. The newspaper commended Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan for going against Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and urged voters to support candidates who value political independence in the general election. The primary results indicate a division within the Texas GOP, with some voters prioritizing integrity in their representatives.