Republicans, Democrats prioritize legislative races targeting Collin County and South Texas seats

The House floor on April 11, 2019. (Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune)

Two years ago, Democrats were gearing up for a rare opportunity in modern times: capturing the Texas House majority.

But after they came up woefully short — and Republican-led redistricting reduced the number of competitive races — the battlefield heading into November is notably smaller.