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Texas Farm Bureau Endorses Slate of Candidates

The Texas Farm Bureau, one of the most powerful agricultural lobbying organizations in the state, has endorsed a slate of statewide office-seekers for the GOP primary.

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal
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Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the state Senate during the abortion debate on July 13, 2013.
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The Texas Farm Bureau, one of the most powerful agricultural lobbying organizations in the state, has endorsed a slate of candidates for statewide office, including Uvalde Mayor J Allen Carnes for Agriculture Commissioner. 

Coming from a larger insurer in the state that boasts over 400,000 members, the endorsements are sure to be coveted. They also include:  

  • David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor
  • Dan Branch, Attorney General
  • Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller
  • Malachi Boyuls, Texas Railroad Commissioner

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