Democratย Nick Lampsonย started his general election TV campaign Monday with an ad laughing at “whining and crying in Congress” and suggesting he’s part of the solution. The campaign said the ad is running in Houston and Beaumont.

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Ross Ramsey co-founded The Texas Tribune in 2009 and served as its executive editor until his retirement in 2022. He wrote regular columns on politics, government and public policy. Before joining the...