In a new online ad that sounds like something out of a graphic novel, Democrat Mike Collier pits himself as The Watchdog against Republican Glenn Hegar — he calls him The Taxman — in the race for Texas comptroller of public accounts. 

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...