Gov. Rick Perry’s office just announced that the run-off election for Houston’s Senate District 17 will be on Dec. 16. The race pits conservative Joan Huffman, a former judge, against perennial liberal candidate Chris Bell. Given the tightened dynamics of the Texas Legislature, expect this to be a pretty wild month.
A board of managers will be appointed by the Texas Education Agency to oversee the district.
The lawsuit accuses the school district of gross negligence for covering up Coach Caleb Elliott’s criminal predation of young boys.
