TEXAS LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
House Primary Races to Watch
House District 11:
Pharmacist Chuck Hopson has represented this district as a Democrat since 2001, but recently switched parties. He is being challenged in the Republican primary by Allen Cain, the Panola County GOP Chairman, and Michael Banks, a Jacksonville dentist.
House District 83:
Incumbent Delwin Jones was first elected to the House in l964. He is being challenged by Lubbock attorney Zach Brady and Charles Perry, a Lubbock accountant. This is a very serious challenge for Delwin.
House District 43:
Tara Rios Ybarra is seeking re-election for the first time after being elected in 2008. Her opponent in the Democratic primary is restaurant franchise owner J.M. Lozano from Kingsville. Both candidates will be well-financed.
House District 146:
Al Edwards served in the House from l979. He was beaten by Borris Miles in 2006 and gained back the seat in 2008. He is again being challenged by insurance agency owner Miles in the Democratic primary.
House District 92:
Euless Republican Todd Smith has been in the Texas House since l997. He is being challenged by former Bedford City Council member Jeff Cason. The most talked-about issue in this race appears to be the Voter ID bill.