June 9, 2017      4:51 PM

With special session looming, campaign season is on again

Races include TPPF’s Mayes Middleton against Rep. Faircloth, Democratic challenges to Senators Burton and Huffines, and more

With six weeks until the special session begins, incumbents and challengers alike have already begun campaigning.

The question remains, of course, if Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will keep his promise he would not run against Gov. Greg Abbott in the Republican primary. But what is certain is Texas Republicans’ various factions are gearing up for a nasty political season.

By James Russell

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