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- After Trump's indictment in Manhattan, his recent rally in Texas seems all the more prescient.
- The ex-president's support among Texas Republicans will be deeply consequential for his White House bid.
- Trump has previously indicated that he wouldn't leave the 2024 presidential race if he was indicted.
As former President Donald Trump looks to the 2024 presidential primaries, Texas is poised to be the key to his electoral success.
With a population of more than 30 million people, second only to California, the Lone Star State will play a decisive role on Super Tuesday in steering the trajectory of the GOP.
The dilemma? While Trump has secured endorsements from many top state officials, others are looking instead at anointing the next generation of Republican talent.