Ted Cruz says Texas Senate race will be a "$200 million" fight
Updated on: August 24, 2026 / 10:43 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Sen. Ted Cruz predicts the Texas Senate race will cost $200 million.
- The race features Republican Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico.
- The contest is significant for Senate control, with Republicans currently holding a narrow majority.
- Cruz will campaign for Paxton and support him with his super PAC funds.
- The Cook Political Report has moved the race's rating to 'toss-up'.
- Cruz characterizes Talarico's record as 'extreme' and unsuited for Texas.