Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller appears to be in the most financially competitive statewide primary, with his challenger, former lobbyist Trey Blocker, reporting a higher cash-on-hand number ahead of the March 6 primary.
Texas Elections 2018
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Analysis: There’s a reason Texas governors keep failing to lower property taxes
Anguish over property taxes is at or near the top of the list of what politicians hear most often from Texans. This is not a complicated part of the civic compact: Voters are peeved. Politicians aim to please. Lowering taxes would make a politician popular with voters.
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Going further than prior proposals, Abbott unveils a plan to slow Texas property tax growth
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday unveiled a plan to limit annual local governments’ property tax revenue growth to 2.5 percent. To increase revenue beyond that, governments would need approval from two-thirds of voters.
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Analysis: It takes more than a “shithole” to scare off a Texas Republican
Candidates run to the things that help them, run away from the things that hurt them and leave the rest alone. Republicans are not running from President Donald Trump, an indication they don’t think voters want them to.
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Political fallout of Hurricane Harvey could begin this year in Houston
In Texas’ largest city and its suburbs, Hurricane Harvey is a key issue for both incumbents and candidates, as they try to convince voters they can best represent a region that continues to reel from last year’s devastating hurricane.
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Valdez, campaigning for governor, defends record as sheriff
Democrat Lupe Valdez, campaigning for governor in San Antonio, defended her record as Dallas County Sheriff, said Gov. Greg Abbott’s 2015 swipe at her on sanctuary cities hadn’t changed a thing and said a Democratic rival needs to “make up his mind” on where he stands on abortion rights.
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At fundraiser, Abbott says Davis bill could have undercut Harvey response
Gov. Greg Abbott accused state Rep. Sarah Davis of nearly thwarting the state’s response to Hurricane Harvey at a private fundraiser Thursday evening for Davis’ primary challenger, according to people with direct knowledge of the event.
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Analysis: Do Texas Democrats care that this is Mark White’s son?
A famous name can be a blessing in politics. If it’s famous, that is, and if the voters connect the candidate to someone they hold in high regard.
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate calls for ending death penalty
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew White on Thursday called for the abolishment of the death penalty.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has amassed a $43.3 million war chest for 2018
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has $43.3 million on hand for his 2018 re-election campaign, giving him a likely massive advantage over his Democratic challengers.