Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Phelan unanimously back Cook
Amarillo state Rep. John Smithee was among four challengers who dropped their bids for House speaker to support state Rep. David Cook.
Why the election for Texas House speaker is always a members-only affair
The race for speaker of the Texas House lacks the trappings that are front and center in most political campaigns.
A fourth Republican challenges Dade Phelan for Texas House speaker
Republicans will meet privately after the November election to choose their speaker candidate for the next legislative session.
Mansfield lawmaker emerges as sole Republican challenger to Phelan in House speaker race
David Cook, the former mayor of Mansfield, earned the support of other Republicans eager to build a united front against Dade Phelan.
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry joins House Speaker Dade Phelan's team
Perry served as governor of Texas for 14 years and later briefly served as the Secretary of Energy under former President Donald Trump.
Republicans who want to oust Texas House speaker unanimously back Mansfield's Rep. David Cook
Four GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten Phelan’s shot at a third term.
Amarillo Rep. John Smithee joins race for Texas House speaker. Here's who is running.
Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the seventh person to enter the race for Texas House speaker when he announced his candidacy Friday.
Democratic Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos joins crowded Texas House speaker race
Rodríguez Ramos faces an uphill battle, as Democrats are the minority party with 64 seats in the 150-member Texas House.
North Texas Democrat joins race for powerful Texas House speaker post
Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos is the first Democrat to challenge Speaker Dade Phelan, who also faces opposition from 5 fellow Republicans.
Amarillo Rep. John Smithee declares candidacy for Texas House speaker
Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the fifth person to enter the race for Texas House Speaker when he announced his candidacy Friday.
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Speaker Dade Phelan creates committee to examine Biden pause on LNG facility permits
AUSTIN — House Speaker Dade Phelan created a special committee Monday to examine President Joe Biden’s executive order pausing new permits for facilities that export liquified natural gas, a move ...
Anti-Phelan Republicans have settled on a consensus candidate for speaker
Republican opponents of House Speaker Dade Phelan chose Rep. David Cook as their consensus candidate for speaker.
Dade Phelan names ex-Gov. Perry as senior adviser. What it means for Texas speaker's race.
Rick Perry, who served 14 years as Texas governor, will be an unpaid adviser to the embattled Republican leader of the Texas ...
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“It’s time for big change”: Texas Republicans seeking to oust Speaker Dade Phelan present united front
Reps. Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawson, both members of House Republican leadership, became the first two candidates to ...