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Texas legislative campaigns draw big money from out of state

The Lone Star State is traditionally a source of financing for national candidates. That role has recently flipped on its head.

The floor of the Texas House of Representatives.
The floor of the Texas House of Representatives.
Andrew Schneider

Texas Democrats are within nine seats of flipping the lower house of the state legislature, which would give them more power over congressional redistricting after the 2020 census. That potential prize has drawn the attention of national figures in both parties. As a result, Texas — often a source of funding for national candidates — may very well become an investment target for out-of-state donors.

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