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The legal qualifications for agriculture commissioner — and whether either candidate meets them — have taken a front seat in the race between Republican Nate Sheets and Democrat Clayton Tucker.
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At&T Stadium at the Arlington entertainment district.
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A house in Hays County on Sept. 21, 2026.
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