Garcia, Hunter Tussle in Barnburner of a Race
by William Lutz
The race between Rep. Juan Garcia (D-Corpus Christi) and former Rep. Todd Hunter is crucial for both parties and could determine effective control of the House.
Tarrant Is 'Battleground' for Control of Legislature
As Election Day grew closer, campaign cash flowed into Tarrant County's hotly contested Senate and House races, where the political subtext is how much power each party will have in Austin next year.
Williamson Voters Getting Rare, Expensive Slugfest
Williamson County voters are getting a rare sight: A $1 million-plus slugfest between a Democrat and Republican, including television commercials, for a state legislative seat.
Campaign Finance Reports:$1.8M Spent in District 32
Need a sign the election is near? Check the candidates' bank accounts. After spending $1.8 million in the race for District 32, Democratic state Rep. Juan Garcia and his Republican challenger Todd Hunter have a little more than $108,000 in the bank.
Texas House District 96 Incumbent Boosted by Late Funds That Show Tarrant County Race Is Vital
For most of the year, Texas Democrats managed to keep a first-time legislative candidate ahead of a Republican incumbent in fundraising in a tight Tarrant County race.
Contributions Help Castro Wage Stronger Campaign for House
The House District 85 race is back on track thanks to the Republican Party of Texas and a Houston mega donor. Although incumbent Joe Heflin, D-Crosbyton, raised $52,387 in the last 30 days, his Republican challenger, Isaac Castro of Hamlin, raised two and a half times as much - $130,310 to be precise - during the same period, with most of the money coming from the Republican Party, Houston homebuilder Bob Perry and other generous donors.
Now's Your Chance!
How would you like to have lunch with Texas Gov. Rick Perry? How about during the upcoming legislative session to discuss one-on-one the issues facing Texas' taxpayers? Ever wanted, literally, a seat at the table?
Republicans Get Late Infusion of Cash
As Democrats eye a rare takeover of the Texas House, Republican donors have injected a late infusion of cash -- nearly $1 million -- into party coffers since Monday, records show.
Texas' Power Struggle Adds to Election Intrigue
With less than a week before the Tuesday election, energized Texas Democrats believe that they are within striking distance of reclaiming control of the Texas House of Representatives but are confronting a fierce push-back from besieged House Speaker Tom Craddick and Republican allies battling to retain their slim GOP majority.
Court Ends Monitoring of Most FLDS Kids
Nearly all of the 439 children taken from their polygamist parents in West Texas have been formally released from court oversight, but a child abuse investigation into their care slowly moves into its seventh month.
Polygamist Child Custody Case Winds Down in Texas
The custody case that swept 439 children from a polygamist sect's western Texas ranch into foster care has largely evaporated, with state authorities dropping all but a few dozen cases against parents.
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