Texas GOP battle for House speaker intensifies. Why a lawmaker filed an ethics complaint.
With the race for speaker of the Texas House coming down to the wire, the Republican-on-Republican war deepens.
Texas lawmaker accuses state GOP chair of ethics violation over threats in House speaker race
Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.
Paxton joins the fray in Texas House speaker's race, says it should be the GOP's choice
The Texas attorney general said he is frustrated with the longstanding tradition that awards the minority party at least some committee chairmanships.
GOP megadonor says his PAC won't primary Republican Texas House members over speaker vote
The founder of a $20 million Republican PAC says he wants a GOP-backed Texas House speaker. But the decision must be left to the individual members.
East Texas lawmaker files ethics complaint against GOP chairman after receiving political threats
An East Texas representative has filed an ethics complaint against Abraham George, Chairman of the Texas Republican Party, accusing him of using coercive political tactics including threats and intimidation to silence dissent within his own party.
Texas GOP chairman accused of ‘threatening’ lawmakers
A Republican state lawmaker in Texas accused the state’s GOP chairman of illegally threatening and intimidating lawmakers who don’t support the preferred candidate for state House speaker. Republican State Rep.
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The MAGA Faithful Can’t Get Enough of Ken Paxton
The Texas attorney general was on the road this week, speaking to adoring crowds about the importance of defeating their ...
Texas Legislature returns Tuesday. Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers
A staunchly conservative Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday for its 89th biennial session to tackle issues that touch the ...
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Dallas County Republicans threaten censure against 2 House members over speaker support
Dallas County Republicans are threatening a censure against two members of the party if they do not support Rep. David Cook's ...
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The 89th Texas Legislature opens on Tuesday. What you need to know
The 89th Texas Legislature kicks off on January 14 with 181 lawmakers and over 2,400 bills ready to shape the future of the ...
Are Texas school vouchers in turmoil? One top Democrat says yes.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu said despite Gov. Greg Abbott's claims, school choice may not get across the ...
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AG Ken Paxton and GOP Leaders Rally Behind Rep. Cook for Texas House Speaker Amidst Party Rift
Texas AG Ken Paxton rallies for Rep. David Cook as Speaker, opposing Rep. Dustin Burrows, amidst GOP division.
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Ken Paxton kicks off tour to pressure Republicans to support David Cook for House speaker
Paxton’s latest tour is the continuation of his efforts in the past year to get political revenge on House Republicans who ...
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Less than a week before the 89th Legislature, how’s the speaker’s race looking?
Republican representatives David Cook and Dustin Burrows remain the two big names aiming to take up the gavel.