Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Bryan Hughes is a strong conservative in the Legislature and he knows how to get things done in Austin said Texas Farm Bureau President Russel Boening announcing the groups endorsement of State Representative Bryan Hughes as their choice to succeed Sen. Kevin Eltife in the sprawling 16 county Senate District 1. Early voting begins on February 16th.
Bryan has demonstrated an appreciation for agriculture and has always shown a willingness to learn on new issues. We look forward to working closely with him in the Senate as we have in the House Boening said.
Boening predicts that property rights will be of top concern in next years Legislature. He says Hughes will stand up for the interests of agriculture and rural Texas in the Senate.
In late December Farm Bureau delegates from all 16 counties were invited to hear from all 4 candidates and vote on the candidate they wanted the organization to support.
One of the unique aspects of the Farm Bureau endorsement is that it is derived from the grassroots said Hughes. Farm Bureau members here in East Texas met with each of the candidates and then voted on who they would support. So I am especially honored to receive this endorsement. I look forward to working with Farm Bureau during the next legislative session.
Texas Farm Bureau is an independent organization of farm and ranch families who have joined to solve their problems through united action. The Farm Bureau is totally controlled by its members through majority decision and is financed by voluntary dues. The Texas Farm Bureau has more than 500000 members across the state.
AGFUND is Texas Farm Bureaus political action fund. It is a legal entity separate from the Texas Farm Bureau and may endorse and contribute to political candidates. AGFUND is funded by voluntary contributions from TFB members.
In December Hughes was endorsed by Senator Charles Perry (R - Lubbock) a former colleague of Hughes who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture Livestock and Rural Affairs. He was also endorsed by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller shortly after his announcement.
Momentum behind the Bryan Hughes for Senate campaign grows everyday. So far he has been endorsed by:
- Former Gov. Rick Perry
- Lt. Governor Dan Patrick
- Attorney General Ken Paxton
- Comptroller Glenn Hegar
- Ag Commissioner Sid Miller
- Texas Right to Life Grassroots America - We the People
- Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
- Texas DPS Officers Association
- East Texas Police Chiefs Association
- Dr. Dennis Golden
- Senator Charles Perry
- David Barton (President - Wallbuilders)
- Cathie Adams (President - Texas Eagle Forum)
- Kelly Shackelford (President - Liberty Institute)
- Ann Hettinger (State Director - Concerned Women for America)
- Carol Everett (President - Heidi Group) and
- Jonathan Saenz (President - Texas Values)
