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Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (L) and Democrat Mike Collier are competing in the Nov. 8 general election.
DALLAS MORNING NEWS / LAREDO MORNING TIMESAs campaign season ramps up, two prominent Republicans say they’ll support Democrat Mike Collier for lieutenant governor, offering an early boost to the Houston accountant who seeks to unseat conservative Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in November.
Retiring Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley threw his support behind Collier over the weekend, escalating his ongoing feud with the two-term incumbent. Whitley praised Collier’s focus on strengthening the state’s power grid and a commitment to work with local officials on property tax reform — Patrick’s signature issue.
