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Yup, this is exactly what is happening
Repubs will guarantee she is the candidate who makes it through. They know there is no way she gets elected in the general. There are plenty of non-Texans who are excited about her running, but most Texans I know were really excited about Talarico and now are disappointed because it feels like any chance at that senate seat is all over.