The document provides information about the voting history in Texas and discusses how it has reliably favored Republican candidates for over 30 years. It notes that Republicans currently occupy all elected statewide offices and majorities in both state legislative chambers. While President Obama expressed optimism in 2012 that Texas could become a battleground state for Democrats, recent voting patterns indicate this would be a significant challenge unless Democrats implement an extraordinary strategic plan, as Republicans have maintained widespread margins in the percentage of votes between candidates in the last four presidential elections.