Texas is at least another 10 years away from electing a Democrat in my opinion
This is the reason the Republicans must embrace a more Nationalist identity or just vanish.
Strict enforcement of the border and controlled immigration will ensure a solid wage for middle class.
You do that and you secure Florida, Ohio and Texas.
Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and even Minnesota come into play at that point.
Cruz is just sweating now because he is so well known and let's face it, he's a contentious guy and people will come out on both sides.
If this is John Cornyn running for re election we are not even having this discussion. He runs away with a double digit victory easy