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Sid Miller

Cornyn and Paxton Lead a Decadent GOP Empire into Ruinous Runoffs

As Texas’ senior U.S. Senator said, Judgment Day is coming. But first, nearly 90 days of bloodsport.

by Justin Miller

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Abbott-Endorsed Honey-Dealer Bids Sid Adieu

by Justin Miller

Transphobic Dress Code Prompted Turmoil in Agriculture Department, Emails Show

by Kit O'Connell

Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Doubles Down on Transphobic Dress Code

by Kit O'Connell

May 15, 2015

The Legislature’s Never-Ending Primary

by Christopher Hooks

cupcake amnesty Mar 03, 2015

Sid Miller’s ‘Cupcake Amnesty’ Changed Nothing

by Patrick Michels

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples Sep 19, 2014

Todd Staples Exits the Stage

by Christopher Hooks

Aug 26, 2014

Dewhurst: ‘Someone’s Going to Get Hurt’ in Border Surge

by Forrest Wilder

Jul 24, 2014

Mighty Jim Hogan and the Art of the Anti-Campaign

Jim Hogan won the Democratic nomination for agriculture commissioner having spent no time and no money in pursuit of it. Now, he's going for the big prize.

by Christopher Hooks

May 27, 2014

Texas Runoff Round Up: A Good Night for the Tea Party

by Christopher Hooks

Jim Hogan Mar 07, 2014

WTF Friday: Vote or Die

by Christopher Hooks

Ted Nugent Feb 21, 2014

WTF Friday: Uncle Ted’s Bogus Adventures

by Forrest Wilder

Feb 14, 2014

WTF Friday: John Cornyn’s Hot Pants

by Christopher Hooks

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