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A s a retired lawyer for a huge corporation who also did lobbying work, I have to express admiration for what to me seems a clever way to put out a big, expensive political advertising issue for Mr. Bush — undoubtedly the future Texas governor and beyond — while avoiding pesky political contribution rules. And, as a twofer, the issue is studded with ads from outfits who hope that Mr. Bush will remember their advertising dollars helped turn on that spotlight. (I also have a journalism degree with a major in advertising and can just imagine the pitch being made to the prospective advertisers.) Will Mr. Bush be beholden to them down the line? Are there any future political conflicts? Naaah. No need to respond with statements about how it's all legal and just good journalism. Save that for the folks who don't know how government works. That would not include me. The issue is not really a twofer. It's a trifecta — you guys make money, Bush gets free political advertising, and [he] is beholden to those who made it possible. Before closing, I do have to say the issue was very impres- sive in terms of quality. The photos were outstanding. Also brought back memories of my college summers, where I worked in the oil fields right next to the King Ranch and the 4 Sixes. They taught me to value an education that would take me far away from the hardscrabble I lived in those months. Yessir, the only way to live in the heartland is to own a great big ranch, which takes a great big pile of money. Carey Epps Austin, Texas via email 16 The LandReport | S P R I N G 2 0 1 7 LANDREPORT.COM L E T T E R S Fact or Fiction? A re a der call s foul on ou r Tex a s i ssue. D o y ou a g re e? The Texas Land Commissioner Explains H ow Texas's Lands Work for Our Schoolkids and Our Veterans PAGE 66 E XCLUSIVE EXCERPT: Horses to Ride, Cattle to Cut PAGE 48 W W W . L A N D R E P O R T . C O M | 2 0 1 7 T E X A S I S S U E ® George P. B ush The 13-Million-Acre M an