The Austin American-Statesman says Texas Libertarians “continue to enjoy overtures from Republicans who, at least in some circles, worry that third-party candidates could be a factor in close races this fall.†Three members of state House Speaker Tom Craddick’s staff “met Monday afternoon with Libertarian leaders.†LP Texas Chairman Pat Dixon “said he is urging the party’s candidates to stay on the November ballot: ‘We’re committed to having our candidates do their best to grow the party.’ The only Libertarian candidate to drop off the ballot in Central Texas so far is Alan Hultgren,†who said he ended his run to help keep the Democratic incumbent from being re-elected.