Several conservative challengers in Texas, backed by Governor Greg Abbott, defeated Republican incumbents in the state House GOP primaries, with a focus on border security as a key issue. The challengers emphasized the need for action on the border crisis and criticized the incumbents for not addressing the issue effectively. Governor Abbott's support for these challengers was seen as a response to GOP incumbents who voted against his school voucher plan.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton celebrated a victory as at least nine House Republicans lost their primaries, with another eight forced into runoffs, including House Speaker Dade Phelan. The results signal a shift towards more conservative policies in the Texas House, with a potential embrace of school vouchers. Abbott and Paxton endorsed challengers in numerous races, targeting incumbents who were seen as disloyal to the party. The outcome suggests a more conservative House membership, potentially enabling public funding for private schools. Paxton's campaign to oust House incumbents who supported his impeachment last year had mixed success, while Abbott and Paxton occasionally backed different candidates, resulting in both wins and losses for their chosen candidates.
