With an eye toward becoming the longest-serving governor in Texas history, Greg Abbott is preparing his reelection campaign.

White said running to the left is fine in gerrymandered congressional or legislative districts, but in a statewide contest, he said Democrats have to send someone to battle who can win the middle.

Two candidates have announced their intention to run for the 10th congressional seat that will be vacated by Congressman Michael McCaul. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, helped shepherd the nation’s first ...