Merritt Calls for Speaker Summit

Is Longview rep trying to prove his speaker credentials by deed, not word?

"...ever happen, right?) But how to ensure that? Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, thinks he has a plan...."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Merritt Versus the Caucus

Two caucus meetings produce three press conferences as GOP turns on committee chair

"...That was also how Public Safety Committee Chair Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, remembered it. When Taylor finished, Merritt stepped..."

May 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Keffer-D's, Solomons-D's, and Merritt-D's

Republican speaker candidates work on winning over Dems

"...(quickly followed by fellow candidates Delwin Jones, R-Lubbock, and Tommy Merritt, R-Longview) issued a press release asking Keel to..."

Dec. 15, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Not Enough Hate in East Texas?

An East Texas Republican comes under fire for making nice with black legislators.

"...had criticized the incumbent -- fellow Longview Republican Rep. Tommy Merritt -- because Merritt, as Hinshaw put it, "was..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

State senate districts 1 and 31 are in play before the special session

"...including former Tyler Mayor Eltife and current state Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview. Since Ratliff retired early, the winner of..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...commissioner who's not just blowing smoke. Agriculture Commissioner (GOP): Tommy Merritt..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

No Stinkin' Ethics

The usual Lege suspects exterminate the latest attempt at campaign finance reform

"...have thought the sky had fallen when renegade Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview (who really was a victim of attack..."

May 6, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Craddick Foes Prefer Secret Ballot in Speaker's Race

House members try to outsmart Craddick in laying ground rules for choosing a speaker

"...biggest buzz centers on three names: Jim Keffer, R-Eastland; Tommy Merritt, R-Longview; and Burt Solo­mons, R-Carrollton). So now the..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Primary Run-Offs: Tea Party vs. Old Guard

Establishment gains traction toward election

"...Meanwhile, in the agriculture commissioner race, former Rep. Tommy Merritt battles it out with his old chambermate Sid..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bradley Spars With Lawmakers

New head of Forensic Science Commission is all fired up

"...senator trying to promote an evenhanded commission?" Later, Rep. Tommy Merritt, who was sitting in on the hearing, asked..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On the Lege

The last days of the session: a rebellion and a budget

"...his office accompanied by none other than Longview's ever-chipper Tommy Merritt, marked in vain for defeat by Craddick last..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Putting a Lid on Leininger

House members push for limits on millionaire campaign donations

"...(who lost), Lubbock Rep. Delwin Jones and Longview Rep. Tommy Merritt (who both won) – were among several lawmakers..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Braunfels; Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth; Delwin Jones, R-Lubbock; and Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, who are among other House Republicans who..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Who'll be shooting whom between now and March 9?

"...of Henderson (a Democrat) against either current state Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, or former Tyler Mayor Kevin Eltife, also..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...In District 1 in Northeast Texas, current state Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, and former state Rep. Paul Sadler, D-Henderson,..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Steve Wolens and Teel Bivins join the queue exiting the Legislature.

"...has filed to succeed Ratliff, as has current Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview...."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The GOP moderate will leave the Texas Senate after 15 years.

"...Republican, announced for the seat Monday, and state Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, and former state Rep. Paul Sadler, D-Henderson,..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

The House Gives DeLay His Map

Republicans push redistricting through, public opinion be damned

"...and Bryan Hughes (Mineola) -- voted against. Craddick and Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, abstained...."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

He's Coming Back

Who gets punished when George W. Bush comes home to Austin after losing the election.

"...Tommy Merritt, the Jack Nicholson look-alike from Longview, might have..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

No end to elections in the west, and Ratliff scolds campaign tactics in the east

"...former state representative from Henderson, and current state Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, were targeted in attack ads funded by..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

News Ticker: October 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Both former state Rep. Tommy Merritt and Kinky Friedman announced their candidacies for agriculture..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Straus to Head Craddick Challenge

Republicans and Democrats respond favorably to selection of San Antonio state rep

"...That's how Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, made the announcement that the Anyone But..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The man behind FreePAC can't find enough conservatives at the Capitol.

"...denouncing mainstream Republicans like Sen. Bill Ratliff and Rep. Tommy Merritt for being soft on gay marriage and abortion...."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Tea Party Wins Big in Run-Offs

Patrick, Paxton beat establishment candidates

"...(36%) Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller 10,100 (51%) 362,573 (53%) Tommy Merritt 9,654 (49%) 320,434 (47%) Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Still Time to Vote!

Hit the bricks for today’s primary runoffs

"...Attorney General (Dan Branch vs. Ken Paxton); Ag Commissioner (Tommy Merritt vs. Sid Miller); and Railroad (i.e., Oil &..."

May 27, 2014 News Post by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...of the matter is, a Republican (Sid Miller or Tommy Merritt) will be elected in the fall. Also running..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature

May Elections: Twice the Fun

Double election strains Travis County resources

"...the agriculture commissioner nomination, as former Longview state Rep. Tommy Merritt, who was purged by his own party in..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bell Rings for Kinky in Agriculture Race

Former Dem governor hopeful endorses man that helped him lose in '06

"...run-off will face one of two Republican ex-state reps: Tommy Merritt, who was run off by the House conservative..."

May 7, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

March 4 Election Results

The latest primary news

"...Reporting J. Allen Carnes 4,626 (16%) 147,599 (12%) 99% Tommy Merritt* 6,050 (21%) 248,568 (21%) 99% Joe Cotten 3,865..."

March 4, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Candidate Filings

"...Agriculture Commissioner: J. Allen Carnes, Joe Cotten, Tommy Merritt, Sid Miller, Eric Opiela..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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