Candidates file to vie for Rep. Murr's 53rd Dist. House seat

Representative Andrew Murr (R), with District 53 in the Texas House, announced last week he would not seek reelection after serving five 2-year terms. Murr cited family commitments with his wife and 4 kids as the main reason for his departure. The evacuation of the long-held seat opens the district to a new range of candidates, including Wesley Virdell (R) of Brady; Hatch Smith SEE DI...

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