The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: There is much hubbub about the Republican Party of Texas executive committee meeting this weekend and Rule 44. This Tribune piece gives a good background of how Rule 44 came to be and has evolved. I give my overall take on the issue on today’s show. Don’t trust the self-interested who want to use a Party for their own advancement, trust those who work with the party to advance the interests of its members.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Local sales tax numbers are out. Click here to look up your city.Campaign stories I mention:Cornyn boast $10 million in his campaign account as GOP race heats up – not hard when your are a DC Swamp functionary who helps control the money machine!Why Wesley Hunt Entered the Senate Race  – this is the Q&A that I spend much time talking about.Greg Abbott’s campaign fundraises off Texas National Guard deployment – and who is that new?SD9: Casino Lobby Bets Big on John Huffman in North Texas Senate RaceListen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com