Overview
- Trump has no plans to endorse Cornyn at this stage, according to Politico and Sen. John Thune, and Cornyn says he is still seeking it and hopes for a decision after March 3.
- Independent polling this month shows Paxton narrowly ahead or tied with Cornyn, Hunt in third, and roughly 26–29% of GOP voters undecided.
- Cornyn says he expects no candidate to surpass 50% on March 3 and forecasts a runoff likely against Paxton, with early voting starting Feb. 17.
- Advertising has topped about $59 million, with roughly $44 million spent to boost Cornyn, according to Ad Impact Politics.
- Cornyn is criticizing Hunt over missed House votes as Hunt defends his absences and notes he returned for a key vote on Venezuela policy, while Paxton has avoided local interviews and has not publicized events.