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In this week’s episode, we go deep into Bo French’s tweet that shook up the race for Railroad Commission. Why have Republicans stuck with him? Does his Democratic opponent now have a chance? What about the other statewide elections? Our guests are Texas Tribune reporters Alejandro Serrano and Carlos Nogueras Ramos.

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Matthew Watkins began serving as editor in chief of the Tribune in September 2024. He is a Texas native, born in Houston and raised in Austin. He attended Texas A&M University and has spent his entire...