Statewide early voting appears to be down based upon articles I’ve seen. The total in the top 15 counties are running less than 5% both in person/mail as opposed to close to 15% in 2008. I think the lack of a strong presidential primary in either party is influncing the turnout. JMO.
Top 15;
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/earlyvoting/index.shtml
Hidalgo County democrats have the highest early voting turnout in Texas. Possible reason.
Praising AACT, Garcia jokes that Cantu is the Valley’s best politiquera
http://www.riograndeguardian.com/lista_story.asp?story_no=26