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.
16 immigrants found in fake wall inside trailer in South TexasGuardians of the Children’s San Antonio chapter prepares for 18th annual ‘Victim to Victor’ fundraiserState Rep. David Cook , R-Mansfield, takes the oath of office with his hand on a bible on the first day of the 88th Texas legislative in 2023. He is challenging Republican incumbent House Speaker Dade Phelan .
Phelan, who is seeking his third term in the speaker’s office, has been an open target of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the Republican Party of Texas and a small segment of his caucus after the House last year impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and failed to pass education savings accounts and other conservative priorities.
“Not only are their actions disappointing and unacceptable, they are futile, as I proudly have the clear majority votes needed to be the Speaker today, and will have the clear majority support needed to become Speaker again come January,” Phelan said in a statement Friday morning. To garner that endorsement, one must have support from at least three-fifths of members. Right now, there are 86 members, putting that threshold at 52. It won’t be known until after the November elections how many House members will be Republicans next year.
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