According to his Twitter account Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams will likely launch a bid for the U.S. Senate.
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Former President George H.W. Bush thinks Roger Williams of Weatherford should succeed
Leppert won't talk about his future, but mayoral candidates are already lining up.
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The first draft of the new budget will eliminate 8,000 state jobs and not raise taxes.
The Texas Legislature opened its 140-day 2011 session Tuesday.
Moderate Republican Joe Straus has been overwhelmingly re-elected as speaker of the Texas House.
The toned-down inaugural celebration will include home-grown favorites.
