Racist remarks at a Trump rally provoke backlash; Kamala Harris focuses on job creation in Michigan. Biden endorses Blunt Rochester for Senate, while Trump and Harris each strategize for critical votes.

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the Texas border security disaster proclamation, originally established in May 2021, to continue addressing unauthorized immigration issues affecting several Texas counties.

Governor Abbott has directed TDEM to send extra emergency personnel to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery.

Sen. Ted Cruz filed a complaint with the FEC, accusing opponent Colin Allred and the DSCC of illegal ad spending coordination exceeding federal limits.

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred has out-fundraised Sen. Ted Cruz in the Texas Senate race, with the campaign's TV ad spending indicating a highly competitive contest.

Trump delayed a Michigan rally due to a three-hour interview with Joe Rogan in Texas, resulting in apologies and a diminished audience upon his arrival.

Early voting turnout in Texas has slightly decreased from 2020 with 2.8 million votes cast, reflecting a trend of increased Republican participation and raising concerns for Democrats.

Early voting in Texas saw few issues, with quick resolution of a voting machine error and efforts to encourage voter review of ballots. Turnout is slightly lower than 2020, though Texas has seen a record voter registration.

Texas Governor Abbott demands federal crackdown on the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, criticizes VP Harris' open border policies, and announces border security successes, including migrant arrests and drug seizures.

CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge seized over 14,000 pounds of prohibited hog plum and passion fruit hidden inside a cargo declared as fresh lime and chayote.

Gov. Abbott urges VP Harris to label Tren de Aragua gang a terrorist organization, following the murder of a 12-year-old Texas girl, emphasizing border security concerns and Texas' initiatives against the gang.

Mexico offers water from its overfilled Marte Gomez reservoir to drought-stricken South Texas farmers, with the condition of waiving next year's water rights, creating a legal and environmental stalemate.

AG Paxton is accused of distorting facts in the Robert Roberson case, as legal and political battles continue over the validity of evidence and the postponement of Roberson's execution.