Dems have been overselling their chances of turning Texas blue. That is scaring the Republicans to turn out in droves. At least that would be my guess.
Setting the stage to provide cover for the potential shock victory, that was actually due to fraud? It would be part of that particular playbook.
I think thats a strong possibility. Now, that talk has been around for as long as I can remember, but 2018 gave it some gravity.