Which outgoing House member's endorsement would be best to have?

Rick Hardcastle
Charlie Howard
Jim Jackson
Jerry Madden
Burt Solomons

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in C&E

Dem Appointees Have Majority
on Voter ID Federal Court Panel
Republicans hope for better luck from panel with more judges appointed by Dem presidents as Veasey and others sue to stop voter ID law.

TMA PAC Backing Challengers
in Two House Primary Battles
Powerful statewide group pitches support to pair of East Texas House hopefuls who local doctors favor over incumbents in primary.

Texas Lawmaker Backs Ratliff
in Race to Replace Him in House
Ex-senator's son who's favored by some of speaker's top allies picks up key endorsement from outgoing legislator who's strong in Big D.

State GOP Rolls Out Strategy
on Map-Making Push in 2013

O'Grady Grounds Senate Bid
Amid Fog of Remap Uncertainty

Compromise Map Talks Hit Snag
with April Primary Vote in Peril

Redistricting Settlement Could
Face Roadblock by Republicans

Negotiated Deal Would Give D's
Victory Beyond All Expectations

Hailey's Comment: Court
in D.C. Gives Republicans Incentive to Make Deal Quick

GOP could face worst case scenario if preclearance verdict is final guide in redistricting.


GOP PACs Leave Dem
Counterparts Behind
in 2011 Fundraising

Democratic PACs spend almost as much despite raising half the amount as Republican groups.

Texas House Cash Totals
Texas Senate Cash Totals


Texas House Primary:
Incumbents & Open Seats

Cardinals aim for return flights as ex-House Dems do battle on map that's still up in air.

Texas Senate Primary
U.S. Senate Contest


Texas Candidates in 2012
for Legislature, Congress, Statewide Office & SBOE

Updated lists with contenders for state and federal offices at end of first filing period.

Open Seats in Texas Legislature & Congress

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