The current House speaker, Rep. Dade Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, announced he was exiting the race on Friday, Dec. 6.
DALLAS — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's unexpected announcement created political waves across Texas on Friday. Speaker ...
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Phelan narrowly survived a primary challenge and lacked the support of a majority of House Republicans. Having angered conservatives with the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton, Phelan dropped ...
Two Democrats from Dallas, state Reps. Ana-Maria Ramos and John Bryant, previously announced their bid to lead the Republican-majority House. They did so after the chair of the Texas Democratic Party ...
The incoming administration will be the wealthiest in history, with more than a dozen ultra-rich nominees for critical ...
The Beaumont Republican who led the chamber for two sessions struggled to get enough support in his caucus to stave off a challenger from the right.
Phelan’s bid for a third term had drawn sharp interest within his party, particularly from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides ...
Rep. Dade Phelan will remain in the House, but not as its leader. Here's what happens now. DALLAS — In a stunning development Friday morning, the incumbent speaker of the Texas House of ...