The Texas GOP is accusing Barack Obama of leaving his own family out to dry after reports surfaced that his half-brother George is living in a run-down hut in Kenya.

The Daily Telegraph and other publications have recently drawn attention to the unusual report in the Italian edition of Vanity Fair, which tracked down George Hussein Onyango in the outskirts of Nairobi.

He apparently spoke to the magazine for the first time, telling them he lives on less than a dollar a month, and that "no one knows who I am."

The Republican Party of Texas released a Web video Friday seizing on the story, in response to Obama's earlier ad mocking John McCain for allegedly not knowing how many homes he and his wife Cindy own.

"Barack Obama has viciously attacked John McCain and his family for being successful and living the American dream," the narrator says, as the ad then flashes up pictures of Obama body surfing and golfing.

"Obama claims he is looking out for our families in an economic downturn, but ask yourself this: If Obama cares so much about your family, why doesn't he take care of his own family first?"

The ad then shows a picture of Obama's stately Chicago home, and one of Onyango's shack.

"Barack Obama lives in this house ... while his own brother lives in this one," the narrator says.

Hans Klingler, political and communications director for the Texas GOP, told FOXNews.com the organization wanted to point out that Obama has a history that still hasn't been explored, as well as chide him for the Vanity Fair piece.

"While he may not be obligated to move (his half-brother) to America ... what we're arguing is, ‘Hey Senator Obama, if you're going to talk about the importance of family, then you better give us a full picture of how your family is living and the unfortunate circumstances they find themselves in," he said.

However, the Web video is just the latest in a string of state GOP ads or videos that critics say border on going too far.

The Tennessee GOP release a Web video in May criticizing Michelle Obama for saying earlier this year she's proud of her country for "the first time." The ad drew a sharp rebuke from Obama.

The Republican National Committee also put pressure on the Tennessee GOP in February after it posted a press release that included reference to Obama's middle name, "Hussein," and a picture of him in African tribal garb.

McCain lashed out at the North Carolina GOP in April after it posted an ad calling Obama "too extreme," considering his connection to his controversial former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.

The Texas GOP ad, though, has been largely overlooked given the heavy attention on the Democratic National Convention this week and Republican National Convention next week.

Click here to read the report on Obama's half-brother in The Daily Telegraph.