Early voting starts next Tuesday for the Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas.
Next Wednesday the Republican Jewish Commission is featuring a discussion with senator Ted Cruz at the Bellaire City Hall.
An internal memo issued by the Texas Republican Party reportedly instructs GOP candidates to turn down invitations to primary candidate forums that include Democrats.
Party Chairman James Dickey sent the memo to party leaders, elected officials, and candidates for the November elections.
Several congressional and state House district races look like close contests this year. Dickey says the time for Republican candidates to face off against their Democratic opponents is in the general election, not now.