Andy Smith is seeking to defeat Bill Keffer in HD 107 up in Dallas. If elected, Smith would be the first openly gay Rep in the Texas House. School finance, property taxes, and campaign finance are some of his pet peeves. Check out his website at http://www.electandysmith.com/

Also, it looks like someone else is heeding Rep. Bob Griggs' call to have experienced educators & administrators run for office: Dr. Bill Skinner of Grapevine is challenging Rep. Vicki Truitt in the GOP primary. He has taught in Houston for 15 years, and also served as a school assistant principal and principal before retiring as the business manager for the Keller Independent School District.