Texas Republican state House ads touting the border as a central election issue. Clockwise, from top left: Mark LaHood, challenger for House District 121; Joanne Shofner, challenger for House District 11; Chris Spencer, challenger for House District 1; and Gary VanDeaver, House District 1 incumbent. Photo Credit: Campaign videos
By Patrick SvitekThe Texas Tribune TEXAS – Turn on the TV in northeast Texas, and it would be hard to guess it has become a…