Phil Prazan

Anchor of Lone Star Politics and reporter w/NBC DFW. Student. Reader. Covering TX public affairs. email: phil.prazan @

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#TXPol: The #TXSen primary has become the second most expensive Senate primary on record, with $98.2M in total ad spending and reservations.

🔴Republican ad support:
John Cornyn: $58.9M
Wesley Hunt: $10.8M
Anti-Hunt: $3.9M
Anti-Cornyn: $3.6M
Ken Paxton: $2.3M

🔵Democratic ad support:
James Talarico: $15.3M
Jasmine Crockett: $2.8M

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BIG: @GregAbbott_TX endorses @natesheetsforTX over incumbent @MillerForTexas for Agriculture Commissioner.

[Governor Hot Wheels @GovHotWheels_TX]

NEW: Governor Abbott endorses @natesheetsforTX for Agriculture Commissioner!

Nate is a principled leader, who is committed to fighting for the best interests of Texas agriculture, upholding the rule of law, and restoring integrity to the Office of the Commissioner.

He is a Texas-first trade candidate who is laser-focused on producing clean food for Texans and strengthening labor security to protect our border and our ag economy.

Texans deserve an Agriculture Commissioner who is focused on promoting Texas Agriculture, with zero tolerance for criminality. Nate Sheets is the true conservative champion for the job and is the leader we need to keep Texas the global powerhouse in agriculture.

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BREAKING OVERNIGHT: President Trump confirms U.S. strikes on Venezuela, saying President Maduro was 'captured.' https://t.co/jsLOTHujev

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Statement here:

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NEW: In a statement, @MarcVeasey writes he will withdraw from the race for Tarrant County Judge. He writes that he will serve out the rest of his term and focus on doing the "most good" by representing his constituents and opposing the Trump administration. @NBCDFW

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NEW: In a statement, @MarcVeasey writes he will withdraw from the race for Tarrant County Judge. He writes that he will serve out the rest of his term and focus on doing the "most good" by representing his constituents and opposing the Trump administration. @NBCDFW

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NEW: Spox tells me Congressman @MarcVeasey will run for Tarrant County Judge.

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NEW: @JasmineForUS has filed to run for the US Senate.

[Joseph Morton @ByJosephMorton]

SCOOP from @gromerjeffers — Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, will run for House instead https://t.co/780ORVk8If

[Erin Daly Wilson @erintdaly]

Great interview with Chancellor @CreightonForTX and @PhilPrazan on @TexasTechFB and NIL. One note, though: let’s stop reducing @CodyC64 to just a “billionaire.” He’s the Chairman of the Board of Regents, a former Red Raider offensive lineman under Mike Leach, and the leader we need to fight for the long-term health of college athletics. https://t.co/CEdNcknUnK

[Brad Johnson @bradj_TX]

New: SCOTUS has granted the State of Texas' application for a stay of the panel's ruling against the new congressional map. Justices Kagan, Sotomayor, Brown-Jackson dissented. #txlege

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Big: 2025 congressional maps back in place for the moment as the Supreme Court examines a lower court ruling.

[Cody Vasut @cvasut]

Justice Alito has administratively stayed the Panel's order in the Texas redistricting lawsuit. #txlege

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3/3 - This week, we look into the "Big Bet" the Las Vegas Sands wants to put on North Texas. They aim to build a destination resort similar to the property they have in Singapore.

Background:https://t.co/1md85NPLGg

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1/3-NEW: ‘We're not going anywhere': Las Vegas Sands prepares for long road to casino gaming

The debate will pit casino and business groups against influential Christian conservatives.

The company has already spent $15 million on campaigns. A VP tells me that's just a start.

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2/3 - If lawmakers don't approve the idea in 27' or 29', how long can they wait?

"Forever," said Abboud. "We're not going anywhere. We are committed to this."

VIDEO HERE:
https://t.co/GCgVqvpAQt

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BIG: Federal court in El Paso blocks the State of Texas from using controversial new congressional maps. Developing story...

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2/2 - Interview with @JohnCornyn here:
https://t.co/UA4fAEsnGN

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1/2 - Sen. Cornyn on the ongoing shutdown, election takeaways, and his own re-election

Senator John Cornyn joins Lone Star Politics after a news-filled week. Democrats make gains in major races across the country, and the ongoing Federal government shutdown.

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Results here:

-Democrat and Republican likely head to a runoff in Tarrant County State Senate District.

-17 changes to the Texas Constitution on track to pass by big numbers.

-and more below.
https://t.co/QaOOrmWRFx

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2/2 - Story here. Interviews with @LeighForTexas, @TaylorRehmetTX, and @JohnRHuffman in the link.
https://t.co/EwgQgwDTFV

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1/2 - Once a sleepy Tarrant County race, now a multi-million dollar slug fest

The issue of whether to expand gambling in Texas has attracted millions of dollars for the Senate District 9 race.

The election is on Tuesday. Runoff expected. Extended interviews below.