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Audio: The Hunt for a Few Good Republicans

We’re still a few weeks away from the first day candidates can file for various state offices. But over the last few months -- Republicans in Travis County have been working hard to make sure they can fill as many office slots as possible. Not the easiest of jobs in what’s considered a Democratic stronghold.

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We’re still a few weeks away from the first day candidates can file for various state offices. But over the last few months -- Republicans in Travis County have been working hard to make sure they can fill as many office slots as possible. Not the easiest of jobs in what’s considered a Democratic stronghold.

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