The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: More on the collapsing race-based political system the Democratic Party has used to gain power. A follow-up on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that was discussed here.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Talarico leads Cornyn, Paxton in Senate matchups, UT poll finds. Full polling detail.Governor Abbott demands Teacher Retirement System of Texas further lower Medicare Advantage costs.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com