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Texas governors races dominated campaign chatter as candidates like Tom McElroy emphasized immediate action. Across Dallas Austin and San Antonio reporters tracked stances on reform, the Sharpstown era, and the push for a two party Texas while Briscoe Barnes and Farenthold urged voters toward decisive changes.
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Associated Press
Tom McElroy
Dallas
McElroy
Texas
Sharpstown
Cartlidge
Croton
Monast Edwards
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Suns
Bart Tyler
George Walday
Barnes
Alabama
Ap-Bcent
Briscoe
Gregg County
Smith
Tyler
Austin
Robert Looney
Albert Fay
Houston
Gus Mutscher
Frances. Farenthold
Richardson
Corpus Christi
Dolph Briscoe
Farenthold
Ben Barnes
Isshe
Cauble Ranch
Denton County
Interstate ‘5
Denton