State Rep. Ken Legler, R-Pasadena, has passed away, according to the House speaker’s office. He was 54.
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Hughes Files for Speaker
State Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, filed papers saying he will run for speaker of the House in January, setting up another challenge for House Speaker Joe Straus.
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In Wealthy D-FW District, Truitt Fights Old Rival
State Rep. Vicki Truitt, R-Southlake, is in a tight race against Giovanni Capriglione, a public equity manager running against her for the second time. Throughout the race, she has played up her image as a tough fighter.
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Texas Weekly Newsreel: Patrick-Carona Feud
The Patrick-Carona feud, and a list of people facing very tough career reviews this month.
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Turnover Offers Political Tool for Leaders in 2013
It’s great to have experienced leaders on hand to help run the Legislature. But it’s also great — at least from a leader’s perspective — to have some openings to offer to potential supporters.
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Current Differences Hint at Possible Friction in ’13
Usually, the political establishment is more or less united, with major trade groups and major officeholders sticking with incumbents and, more importantly, sticking with one another. Not this year.
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Guest Column: Republican Candidates, Side by Side
Rice University political scientist Mark P. Jones looks at the legislative voting records of candidates in a half-dozen GOP primaries, finding some significant differences in House races and negligible differences in two Senate contests.
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Pierson, Turner Seek Return Engagement in HD-101 Primary Race
A three-person HD-101 Democratic primary in Tarrant County features two former state representatives who can’t stop swiping at each other and a fake string of emails that have been called “Machiavellian.”
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In Central Texas, Educating Voters About New District
Central Texas got a new GOP-friendly state House district in the redistricting process. And as is the case in all newly created districts, candidates don’t just have to campaign — they also have to educate voters about the change. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports.
