December 2, 2021      4:28 PM

TLR and Paxton on opposite sides of coastal Texas Senate primary taking shape between Middleton and Armstrong

Meantime McConaughey, Sen. Taylor and Rep. Cason bow out while more candidates jump in

Another week brought another round of election filings, major announcements and endorsements. Let’s get into it.

In a three-minute video that could have easily lasted 13 seconds instead, Matthew McConaughey announced he’s not running for Texas governor.

In actual news, another senator announced he is retiring. Texas Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, plans to retire after serving two decades in the Legislature.

House Freedom Caucus Chair Mayes Middleton, R-River Oaks, who had planned to run against him, immediately filed for the seat. There have been rumblings that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was encouraging Middleton to run against Taylor, helping to force the incumbent out.

By James Russell

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