Chair Birdwell will not seek reelection, Rep. Cook immediately announces for seat. Citing Antisemitic and Islamophobic sentiments, Lt. Gov. Patrick calls on Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French to step aside Abbott sets special election for SD 9 for Nov 4 Rep. Schatzline drops bid for Texas Senate to support conservative activist Leigh Wambsganss for seat being vacated by Sen. Hancock

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