Kinky Calls On Willie

Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman recently unveiled his energy plan for the state, reiterating his preference for Willie Nelson to head the program.

Friedman is running as an independent and wants to create a state energy commission with the country legend at the helm.

Nelson has been an active proponent of biodiesel, developing his own brand of fuel and helping to build biodiesel plants in Texas and Oregon. Friedman’s plan includes 35,000 biodiesel-fueled school buses.

Nelson “would never have his hand in Texas’ pocket,” Friedman said. “I really believe that musicians can better run this state than politicians.”