AGRIC: The Trey Blocker campaign released a new ad attacking Comm. Sid Miller for several publicized actions he has taken while in office.

The two engaged in a testy debate in Tyler this evening at an event sponsored by Grassroots America We the People.

LAND: In a tweet, Donald Trump Jr. endorsed Comm. George P. Bush (R).

CCA8: The Houston Chronicle endorsed Jay Brandon for the seat being vacated by Judge Elsa Alacala (R).

HD46: Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt endorsed challenger Sheryl Cole over Rep. Dawnna Dukes (D-Austin).

HD65: The Dallas Morning News endorsed Rep. Ron Simmons (R-Lewisville) in the Republican primary.

HD106 open: The Dallas Morning News endorsed Clint Bedsole and Michael Rhea in their respective primaries for the seat being vacated by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Frisco).

CD2 open: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) endorsed Kathaleen Wall for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Ted Poe (R-Humble).

CD3 open: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) endorsed Sen. Van Taylor (R-Plano) for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Plano).

PRES: Former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro said he has “every interest” in running for the Democratic nomination in 2020.

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