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Ahead of his expected run for a Laredo-based congressional seat, Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina is disputing allegations lodged in a federal complaint that accuses the Republican county executive of violating federal election law by trying to circumvent Texas’ resign-to-run rule.

While he has not formally launched a campaign, Tijerina has been exploring a run for Texas’ 28th Congressional District, which runs from San Antonio to the border and covers all of Webb County. The seat has been held by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar , D-Laredo, since 2005.

The complaint, filed by author and former ethics professor Cecilia Martinez of San Antonio, alleges that Tijerina h

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