To no one's suprise, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison filed her candicacy to run against Gov. Rick Perry in the Republican governor's race and reaffirmed her intention to leave the Senate after the the March 2 Republican primary.
"I am running for governor of Texas. I am focused on this primary. I will leave [...]
Bill White of Dallas gave Democrats a faint hope for the first time in 15 years that they might be able to take back the governor’s mansion.
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You might have noticed, when you opened your metaphorical copy of the Texas Tribune this morning, that they’re hosting a discussion between myself and David Benzion on the merits of Houston Mayor and (by God we sure hope he’s a) candidate for Governor of Texas Bill White. You [...]
From the Bill White for Texas Campaign
Since Friday a week ago Texans from all backgrounds and all regions have asked me to consider running to be our next Governor of Texas. Today I agree to consider running for Governor, and shall make a decision by Friday, December 4th.
Before then [...]
Tom Schieffer of Fort Worth is quitting his bid for governor of Texas and will endorse Houston Mayor Bill White, who's expected to get in the race on the Democratic side very soon. Some Texas Democrats have never warmed to Schieffer because of his long-time ties to George W. Bush.' [...]
