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Jacob Rubio stands in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., as protestors start to arrive prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December 19, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Protestors gather in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., as people start to arrive to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December 19...Deborah Cannon

Protestors makes signs in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., as people start to arrive to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December...Deborah Cannon

Protestors gather in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., as people start to arrive to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December 19...Deborah Cannon

Protestors, including April Davis, right, gather in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., as people start to arrive to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college...Deborah Cannon

Protestors gather in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December 19, 2016. Voters in the electoral...Deborah Cannon

Joann Foster listens to a speaker as protestors gather in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday,...Deborah Cannon

Protestors gather in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December 19, 2016. Voters in the electoral...Deborah Cannon

DPS officers watch as protestors gather in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December 19, 2016...Deborah Cannon

Lindsey Jett, left, is among the protestors gathered in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December...Deborah Cannon

Kitty Coley joined other protestors in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December 19, 2016...Deborah Cannon

Protestors, including Ari Golden, right, gather in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December...Deborah Cannon

Carole Leeder, center, joined other protestors outside of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December...Deborah Cannon

Protestors, including Carol Book Stromatt, front center, yell in response to a speaker at a gathering in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency...Deborah Cannon

Protestors gather in front of the Capitol in Austin, Tx., to voice concerns of the election of Donald Trump to the presidency prior to the electoral college vote on Monday, December 19, 2016. Voters in the electoral...Deborah Cannon

Charlene Gaigon holds a sign in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

Maria Alaya holds a sign in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

A protestor holds a sign in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

Neil White holds a sign on the steps of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

Dee Czora alters a sign in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

A group of protestors hold signs in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

DAniel Brezenhoff, founder of electoralcollegepetition.com speaks to the crowd in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN...

A group of protestors hold signs in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

A protestor holds a sign in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

Marilyn Harris holds a sign in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

Cecilia Chaboudy-Dow and Rick Dow, from Houston, hold signs in front of the Texas State Capitol, at a rally urging Texas Electors to vote for "Anyone but Trump" on December 19, 2016. Dave Creaney/AMERICAN-STATESMAN...

Resident Rusty Cook campaigns for Mel Hamner outside a polling location in Bastrop County Nov. 8, 2016. MARY HUBER/BASTROP ADVERTISERMary Huber/Bastrop Advertiser

Republican Mel Hamner campaigning at the polls before clenching the win for the Bastrop County Precinct 1 Commissioner seat. MARY HUBER/BASTROP ADVERTISERMary Huber/Bastrop Advertiser

Amanda Grayson takes her three boys, Peyton, Maddox and Braden, to the polls for the first time Nov. 8, 2016. Grayson said she was nervous to cast her vote, a sentiment shared by many voters this election season...Mary Huber/Bastrop Advertiser

Shanda Hernandez campaigns for the Bastrop school district bond and tax increase before both measures are rejected by voters Nov. 8, 2016. MARY HUBER/BASTROP ADVERTISERMary Huber/Bastrop Advertiser

Cheli Cook campaigns for Mel Hamner outside a polling place in Bastrop Nov. 8, 2016 before he won the Precinct 1 Commissioner seat. MARY HUBER/BASTROP ADVERTISERMary Huber/Bastrop Advertiser

Voters head to the polls in Bastrop County on Election Day Nov. 8, 2016. MARY HUBER/BASTROP ADVERTISERMary Huber/Bastrop Advertiser

Results of the 2016 local and presidential elections are posted to a white board at The Grace Miller cafe in downtown Bastrop Nov. 8, 2016. MARY HUBER/BASTROP ADVERTISERMary Huber/Bastrop Advertiser

Dozens gather at The Grace Miller cafe in downtown Bastrop to hear the results of the 2016 local and presidential elections. MARY HUBER/BASTROP ADVERTISERMary Huber/Bastrop Advertiser

Voters watch in anticipation as results for the 2016 election are posted to a white board outside The Grace Miller cafe in downtown Bastrop Nov. 8, 2016. MARY HUBER/BASTROP ADVERTISERMary Huber/Bastrop Advertiser

Students at the University of Texas at Austin protest the Trump election on campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Leah McCaskill, a senior psychology student, protests with others at the University of Texas at Austin following the Trump election on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Students at the University of Texas at Austin protest the Trump election on campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Noor Wadi, a second year law student, reads a spoken work piece to students gathered at the University of Texas at Austin to protest the Trump election on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Noor Wadi, a second year law student, cries as she hugs a friend after speaking with fellow students gathered at the University of Texas at Austin to protest the Trump election on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH...Deborah Cannon

Saarem Azmat speaks to other students gathered at the University of Texas at Austin about his family's fear of being Muslim in America following theTrump election during a protest on campus on Wednesday, November...Deborah Cannon

Students at the University of Texas at Austin protest the Trump election on campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Students beat a Donald Trump pinata during a protest over the election at the University of Texas at Austin campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Students at the University of Texas at Austin protest the Trump election on campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Ashley Bustillo talks about being the daughter of immigrants to fellow students at the University of Texas at Austin who gathered to protest the Trump election on campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON...Deborah Cannon

Students at the University of Texas at Austin protest the Trump election on campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Students at the University of Texas at Austin begin to march toward downtown following a protest about the Trump election on campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Students at the University of Texas at Austin march toward downtown on MLK Boulevard following a protest about the Trump election on campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Students at the University of Texas at Austin stop traffic as they march toward downtown on Lavaca Street following a protest about the Trump election on campus on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesers march along Congress Avenue on Wednesday November 9, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters march along Congress Avenue on Wednesday November 9, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesers march along Congress Avenue on Wednesday November 9, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters march along Congress Avenue on Wednesday November 9, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Abigail Oviedo, 18, marches with hundreds of anti-Trump protesters along Congress Avenue on Wednesday November 9, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters march along West 11th Street on Wednesday November 9, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

William Beaver marches with hundreds of anti-Trump protesters march along West 11th Street on Wednesday November 9, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesers march along Lavaca Street on Wednesday November 9, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters march along Lavaca Street on Wednesday November 9, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

University of Texas Students and other protesters march downtown on Congress Avenue stopping traffic on the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge following a protest about the Trump election on Wednesday, November...Ricardo Brazziell

Supporters hang out of the window of the paramount theater cheer on the University of Texas Students and other protesters as they march downtown on Congress Avenue following the Trump election on Wednesday, November...Ricardo Brazziell

University of Texas Students and other protesters march downtown on Congress Avenue stopping traffic on the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge following the Trump election on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. RICARDO...Ricardo Brazziell

University of Texas Students and other protesters march downtown on Congress Avenue stopping traffic on the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge following a protest about the Trump election on Wednesday, November...Ricardo Brazziell

University of Texas Students and other protesters march downtown on Congress Avenue stopping traffic on the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge following the Trump election on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. RICARDO...Ricardo Brazziell

Michael Gray Veraz a trump supporter confronts the University of Texas Students and other protesters as they marched downtown on Congress Avenue on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMANRicardo Brazziell

Margie Medrano takes a photo of herself with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro at a rally at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October 29, 2016...Jay Janner/Jay Janner

A Hillary Clinton poster at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October 29, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Campaign volunteer Ken Koym waits for a rally with the Castro brothers at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October 29, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Campaign volunteer Linda Ahern waits for a rally with the Castro brothers at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October 29, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Campaign volunteers Linda Ahern, left, and Mary Vaselka pose with a cardboard cutout of Hillary Clinton before a rally with the Castro Brothers at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on...Jay Janner/Jay Janner

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro arrives at a rally at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October 29, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, left, greets Constable Carlos Lopez at a rally at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October 29, 2016. JAY...Jay Janner/Jay Janner

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, left, and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro huddle before speaking at a rally at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October...Jay Janner/Jay Janner

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro speaks at a rally at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October 29, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Margie Medrano, left, and Anne Marie Love cheer at a rally with the Castro brothers at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October 29, 2016. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, left, and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro rally at the Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office on Saturday October 29, 2016. JAY JANNER...Jay Janner/Jay Janner

Dressed as Bill and Hillary Clinton in fake prison outfits, Dan McNeil and Jeanne von Hollerich of Georgetown face the American flag during the national anthem before the start of a Donald Trump campaign rally at...Lukas Keapproth for American-Statesman

Donald Trump supporters wearing "Chinese Americans Love Trump" t-shirts cheer during a campaign rallly at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX., on August 23, 2016.Lukas Keapproth for American-Statesman

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX., on August 23, 2016. Lukas Keapproth for American-Statesman

Donald Trump supporters cheer as the presidential candidate makes his way to the stage during a campaign speech at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX., on August 23, 2016.Lukas Keapproth for American-Statesman

Donald Trump supporters yell, "Build that wall!" during a campaign rally at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX., on August 23, 2016.Lukas Keapproth for American-Statesman

Donald Trump supporters try to get a glimpse of Trump as he makes his way to the stage during a campaign rally at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX., on August 23, 2016. Lukas Keapproth for American-Statesman

A protestor is yanked away at a Donald Trumo rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick arrives at a Donald Trump rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

Former New York City Mayer Rudy Giuliani arrives at a Donald Trump rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

Supporters cheer for Donald Trump at a rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

Former New York City Mayer Rudy Giuliani arrives at a Donald Trump rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick greets supporters at a Donald rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

A protestor of Donald Trump gestures as he escorted away at a Trump rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016.Jay Janner

Supporters cheer for Donald Trump at a rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

Donald Trump greets a supporter at his rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016Jay Janner

A protestor and a Donald Trump supporter face off with competing t-shirts at a Trump rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016.Jay Janner

A protestor taunts Donald Trump supporters at a Trump rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016.Jay Janner

A protestor heckles Donald Trump as a supporter tries to quiet him at a rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016.Jay Janner

A protestor is escorted away at a Donald Trump rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016. Jay Janner

Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Travis County Exposition Center Tuesday August 23, 2016.Jay Janner

Austin City Council member Kathie Tove talks with others during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Propostion 1 was defeated...Deborah Cannon

Austin Mayor Steve Adler talks with others during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Propostion 1 was defeated. DEBORAH CANNON...Deborah Cannon

Laura Morrison, right, and Barbara Rush, a volunteer with Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice, hug after early voting results come in with Proposition 1 losing during a gathering at Scholz Garten on Saturday, May 7...Deborah Cannon

Former Austin City Council Mayor Pro-Tem Sheryl Cole holds up flowers she brought for Laura Morrison during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday...Deborah Cannon

A man wears a card in his pocket letting his thoughts on Uber be known during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Propostion...Deborah Cannon

Travis County Democratic Party Chairman Vincent Harding gives a thumbs up during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Propostion...Deborah Cannon

Austin City Council member Ann Kitchen gets a hug from former State Rep. Sherri Greenberg during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday, May...Deborah Cannon

Laura Morrison and others celebrate during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Propostion 1 was defeated. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN...Deborah Cannon

David Butts, left, and Laura Morrison celebrate during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Propostion 1 was defeated. DEBORAH...Deborah Cannon

Pinky Crespo, right, celebrates with others during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Propostion 1 was defeated. DEBORAH CANNON...Deborah Cannon

Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea celebrates with others during a party at Scholz Garten held by Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in opposition to Proposition 1 on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Propostion 1 was defeated...Deborah Cannon

Laura Morrison, right, and Barbara Rush, a volunteer with Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice, hug after early voting results come in with Proposition 1 losing during a gathering at Scholz Garten on Saturday, May 7...Deborah Cannon

May 7, 2016- Coordinator, Mykle Tomlinson, left, and volunteer, Fred Lewis, right, put together yard signs to distribute at the anti-Prop 1 group headquarters, Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in Austin, Texas,...Rodolfo Gonzalez

May 7, 2016- Volunteer, Alex Berringer, of Katy, a political science major at Austin Community College, walks the Allandale neighborhood canvassing for anti-prop1 group, Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice, in Austin...Rodolfo Gonzalez

May 7, 2016- City council member, Ann Kitchen, left, and volunteer, Ryan Rosshirt, right, works the phone banks, at the anti-Prop 1 group headquarters, Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in Austin, Texas, on Saturday...Rodolfo Gonzalez

May 7, 2016- Coordinator, Mykle Tomlinson, left, and volunteer, Fred Lewis, right, put together yard signs to distribute at the anti-Prop 1 group headquarters, Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice in Austin, Texas,...Rodolfo Gonzalez

Pro Prop 1 signs sit outside a polling location at South Congress and Long Bow Lane on Saturday, May 7, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN STATESMANDeborah Cannon

A line of people wait to get into the Redneck Country Club to see Ted Cruz during his Super Tuesday Primary party in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

John Evans has his photo taken in his Uncle Sam outfit at the Redneck Country Club prior to a speech by Ted Cruz during his Super Tuesday Primary party in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON...Deborah Cannon

Ted Cruz's wife Heidi talks with their daughter Catherine, right, as they wait for him to come onstage at his Super Tuesday Primary party at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016....Deborah Cannon

Ted Cruz's wife Heidi talks helps their daughter Catherine, right, sign a copy of Green Eggs and Ham as they wait for him to come onstage at his Super Tuesday Primary party at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford...Deborah Cannon

Ted Cruz addresses the crowd during his Super Tuesday Primary party at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Ted Cruz addresses the crowd during his Super Tuesday Primary party at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. At right is Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and at left, his daughters Catherine...Deborah Cannon

Ted Cruz addresses the crowd during his Super Tuesday Primary party at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. At right is Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and at left, his daughter Caroline...Deborah Cannon

Ted Cruz addresses the crowd during his Super Tuesday Primary party at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. At right is Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Ted Cruz hold his daughter Catherine as he and wife Heidi and daughter Caroline walk to the front of the stage to wave to the crowd following during his Super Tuesday Primary party at the Redneck Country Club in...Deborah Cannon

Ted Cruz's father Rafael Cruz, right, and Redneck Country Club owner Michael Berry speak on stage before Cruz speaks in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick addresses the crowd during prior to Ted Cruz taking the stage during his Super Tuesday Primary party at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON...Deborah Cannon

Ted Cruz supporters react to news coming in on a tv during a Super Tuesday Primary part at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Ted Cruz addresses the crowd during his Super Tuesday Primary part at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Ted Cruz holds his daughter Catherine as he walks to the front of the stage after his Super Tuesday Primary part at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. At right is his father, Rafael...Deborah Cannon

Ted Cruz addresses the crowd during his Super Tuesday Primary part at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Tx., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon