# Springer, Watts Make SD30 Moves and Other News for August 24 | USLege

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# Springer, Watts Make SD30 Moves and Other News for August 24

TXElects August 24, 2020

This article is preserved from the TXElects archive. For current coverage, read [The Political Spotlight](/newsletters).

Early voting for the November 3 general election begins in seven weeks.

**SD30 special (Safe Republican):** Rep. Drew Springer (R-Muenster) has been endorsed by at least 29 of his Republican colleagues, including Texas Freedom Caucus members Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park), Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth), Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville), Matt Shaheen (R-Plano) and Bill Zedler (R-Arlington).

Meanwhile, Denton Mayor Chris Watts submitted his resignation, effective Thursday. His term was originally supposed to end in May, but the city’s [elections were postponed to November](https://web.archive.org/web/20240520192430/https://txelects.com/waco-presses-for-may-2-election-and-other-news-for-march-25/) in response to COVID-19. Watts has established a campaign committee for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Pat Fallon (R-Prosper).

**HD47 (Lean Democratic):** District Judge Margret Mirabal (D) has dismissed Jennifer Fleck’s [lawsuit contesting her 1,100-vote Republican runoff loss](https://web.archive.org/web/20200924230608/https://txelects.com/27-texans-among-obamas-first-wave-of-endorsements/) to Justin Berry.

**HD65 (Lean Democratic):** The National Federation of Independent Business endorsed Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch over Rep. Michelle Beckley (D-Carrollton).

**CD23 open (Lean Democratic):** The National Republican Campaign Committee promoted Tony Gonzales to its Young Guns roster following the [conclusion of a recount](https://web.archive.org/web/20240520192430/https://txelects.com/sd30-special-election-set-and-other-news-for-august-23/) of the Republican runoff. He joins Wesley Hunt (CD7), Fort Bend Co. Sheriff Troy Nehls (CD22), former Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne (CD24) and Genevieve Collins (CD32).

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