Your afternoon reading:

• “Candidates can officially start filing for the March primary next week but there have been enough early announcements to show where the action will be.” — Tarrant Republican primary ballot will be packed — PoliTex

• “When projected state budget cuts hit in the next couple of years, public university and college presidents can blame the economy when they are forced to close programs or reduce staff.” — College chiefs told not to look for bailouts — San Antonio Express-News

• “In lean budget times, state leaders must set priorities, and it's important to know when it's time to walk away ...

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