Pratt On Texas

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Lubbock County has two elections this primary that play a big role in the statewide battle between RINOs who, despite what they say, support near unlimited growth and taxing by local governments and true Republican conservatives who favor limited, efficient local government. The race, a rematch, for Lubbock County Judge is a proxy vote on the High Plains between those forces and it has just become far more interesting with Precinct 2 County Commissioner, the most reliable conservative on the court, endorsing challenger Gary Boren for county judge. And even more telling, a fabulous bit of journalism by James Clark at the local Nexstar TV stations: Is the city influencing county elections? Questions come after campaign cash contributions. (Focus on Tyler Technology, Dan Pope, and the money involved more than the part about city officials.)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service i