Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, recently met with White House officials to discuss “Texas politics,” Semafor reported Friday, most notably the hotly contested challenge to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.

Jackson, a former White House physician in Trump’s first term, also has been floated as a potential candidate for the 2026 Texas Senate GOP primary, which has shaped up to be a bitter slugfest between Cornyn, seeking a fifth term, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Jackson discussed what he heared about that race, as well as the broader congressional map with White House officials, Semafor reported, citing two people familiar with the meeting.

The White House sought Jackson’s perspective as Texas becomes an epicenter of campaign activity, with the Senate race and Trump’s push to redraw Texas’ House districts to add more GOP seats, Semafor reported.

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