After meeting this weekend with Houston Mayor Bill White and businessman Farouk Shami, Kinky Friedman has decided to drop out of the Democratic contest for governor and run for state agriculture commissioner.
“This has never been about me; this has always been about what is best for the people of Texas and the Democratic Party,” Friedman said in a statement. “After my visit with Bill my mind was made up. There is a clear alternative for the people of Texas, and today I’m changing courses with a happy heart. I’ve determined that the best way that I can help the ticket and serve Texas families is by switching to the Ag Commissioner’s race. Former Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Jim Hightower explained how much the office does and how much potential there is to do more.”