“I’m battle tested. You’ve seen me in battle.”

– State Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, leading with experience as he joined the lively Democratic primary for the chance to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Also announced: former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards, and Round Rock’s own MJ Hegar, among others.

This article appears in July 26 • 2019.

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