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# Texas Legislative Updates: Key Endorsements & Polling Insights

In today's Texas legislative update, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick unveils a new round of endorsements in key Texas House races.

Texas Political Spotlight September 18, 2024

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Meanwhile, internal polling from Angie Chen Button's campaign shows her leading her Democratic opponent Averie Bishop by 11 points in the HD 112 race, with 47% support compared to Bishop's 36%.

## Today’s Insights:

-   Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Unveils Key Endorsements in Texas House Races
-   Angie Chen Button Leads HD 112 Race by 11 Points in Internal Polling

## Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Unveils Key Endorsements in Texas House Races

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has announced a new round of endorsements in several contested Texas House races. Patrick is expected to continue releasing endorsements in the coming days, signaling his influence in shaping the GOP landscape ahead of upcoming elections. Among the endorsed candidates are:

-   **Brent Money** (HD 2)
-   **Daniel Alders** (HD 6)
-   **Trey Wharton** (HD 12)
-   **Paul Dyson** (HD 14)
-   **Janis Holt** (HD 18)
-   **Ellen Troxclair** (HD 19)
-   **Terri Leo-Wilson** (HD 23)
-   **Matt Morgan** (HD 26)
-   **Gary Gates** (HD 28)
-   **Jeff Barry** (HD 29)
-   **A.J. Louderback** (HD 30)
-   **Todd Hunter** (HD 32)
-   **Denise Villalobos** (HD 34)
-   **Janie Lopez** (HD 37)
-   **J.M. Lozano** (HD 43)
-   **Alan Schoolcraft** (HD 44)
-   **Caroline Harris Davila** (HD 52)
-   **Wes Virdell** (HD 53)
-   **Brad Buckley** (HD 54)
-   **Hillary Hickland** (HD 55)
-   **Pat Curry** (HD 56)
-   **Richard Hayes** (HD 57)
-   **Helen Kerwin** (HD 58)
-   **Shelby Slawson** (HD 59)

## Rep Angie Chen Button Leads HD 112 Race by 11 Points in Internal Polling

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State Representative Angie Chen Button's campaign has released internal polling data showing her with an 11-point lead, 47% - 36%, over Democratic challenger Averie Bishop in the HD 112 race. The poll, conducted from September 3-5 with 300 likely voters and a 6% margin of error, also indicates former President Trump leading by just 4 points in this battleground district. These results suggest a relatively tight race in the district, especially with Trump's narrower lead, which could make HD 112 a key battleground for both parties in the 2024 election cycle.

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