Overview
- A senior White House official says the Texas event will spotlight energy policy and the economy as part of a post–State of the Union travel push that may also include Ohio and Tennessee.
- The Federal Aviation Administration issued a VIP movement notice for Corpus Christi on Feb. 23, indicating flight restrictions tied to presidential travel.
- None of the three leading GOP Senate contenders—John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt—were invited, while Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump‑endorsed House members are expected to attend.
- The visit falls on Feb. 27, the final day of early voting in Texas, four days before the March 3 primary.
- Nearly $100 million in advertising has been tracked in the Senate primaries, and the Republican race is widely expected to proceed to a runoff, according to AdImpact and recent reporting.