House District 68 race

Incumbent, challenger talk education and gun laws at forum

  • Texas House District 68 incumbent David Spiller, standing, introduces himself to an audience of about 65 at the Republican forum held Jan. 18 at the old middle school cafeteria near downtown. Seated is challenger Gary W. Franklin. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
    Texas House District 68 incumbent David Spiller, standing, introduces himself to an audience of about 65 at the Republican forum held Jan. 18 at the old middle school cafeteria near downtown. Seated is challenger Gary W. Franklin. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
  • Longtime Lampasas County resident Gary W. Franklin speaks on Second Amendment rights during a recent candidate forum. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
    Longtime Lampasas County resident Gary W. Franklin speaks on Second Amendment rights during a recent candidate forum. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
At last Tuesday’s Republican candidate forum, those running for the State House District 68 seat addressed questions about education and the Second Amendment. Lampasas County has been in District 54, represented by State Rep. Brad Buckley. In mid-October state legislators adopted new redistricting maps that redrew political boundaries. The county now falls under House District 68, represented…

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