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The billionaire Wilks family bankrolls one of its own in run for Texas House

by Cassandra Pollock Feb. 17, 2020

The family has pumped millions from its fracking fortune into Texas politics, backing hardline conservative candidates and causes. Now one member of the clan is vying for the House District 60 seat being vacated by Rep. Mike Lang. Full Story

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State Rep. Mike Lang opts against reelection for second time

by Patrick Svitek Dec. 9, 2019

The Granbury Republican filed Monday evening for Hood County commissioner. Full Story

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State Rep. Mike Lang reverses decision to not run for reelection

by Patrick Svitek Sept. 27, 2019

The Granbury Republican announced Wednesday he wasn't seeking another term in the House and was instead running for county commissioner, but he has since changed course. Full Story

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State Rep. Mike Lang announces he won't seek reelection

by Cassandra Pollock Sept. 25, 2019

Instead, Lang said Wednesday, he will run to become a Hood County commissioner. Full Story

Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune