Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is challenging Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for his Senate seat, highlighting his bipartisan approach and gaining an endorsement from Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney. Texas faces significant issues such as being the most uninsured state, inadequate worker protections, and underfunded public schools, while Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick focuses on culture war issues rather than these pressing problems. The state's lax gun laws contribute to frequent mass shootings and the trafficking of guns into Mexico and across the U.S. The Austin American-Statesman will host a Reddit AMA to discuss Texas politics, highlighting key issues and upcoming elections. Meanwhile, discussions continue around the presidential debate topics between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.