'Railroad Commissioner Democratic Runoff Results (KRBC/KTAB TV Abilene) Mark Thompson defeated Dale Henry for the Texas Railroad Commissioner democratic nomination. Thompson led Henry by 59 percent to 41 percent. Thompson is a disabilities right advocate and therapist for blind children and adults. He also served as a police officer in the Austin area for eight years.
'SC firm, railroad settle suit over spill (AP via Yahoo! News) A textile company that closed after a train wreck and toxic chemical spill left nine people dead in 2005 settled a lawsuit with a railroad company, ending a trial that began a month ago.
'Railroad Commission Runoff (KAMR Amarillo) We also have results for the Democratic race for Railroad Commissioner. Dale Henry has 26,610 votes. That's 42 percent. And Mark Thompson has 36,595. That's 57 percent of the vote. The winner of this race will face a Republican candidate in November.