Rep. James Frank Joins Growing List Of Republicans Challenging Speaker Phelan
Rep. James Frank of Wichita Falls has become the fourth Republican to announce his run for House Speaker challenging the incumbent Dade Phelan.
In a...
Could Rick Perry’s Role As Phelan’s Advisor Cool Down GOP Tensions?
Former Gov. Rick Perry reportedly told Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to back off his attacks on Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan. Now that Perry...
Why Does a Railroad Commissioner Need $9 Million in Her Campaign?
Christi Craddick, a Republican, is one of Texas’s three Railroad Commissioners and the chair of that body. She is up for re-election this year...
Eliminating Property Taxes in Texas Would Cost $81 Billion Per Year
Texas Republicans keep pushing to completely eliminate property taxes in the state, however, the measure would cost the state over $81 billion per year.
The...
Former Gov. Rick Perry Joins Dade Phelan’s Team
Former Gov. Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, will join House Speaker Dade Phelan as his senior adviser.
Phelan announced Thursday morning in...
New Texas Rep. Enters Texas House Speaker Race, Challenging Dade Phelan
Texas Rep. David Cook from Mansfield announced Tuesday he intends to challenge Dade Phelan in the Texas House Speaker race. He is the third...
Texas Oil Tycoons Funnel Millions Into Trump’s Campaign To Boost Fossil Fuels
Texas oil billionaires have donated millions of dollars to Donald Trump’s campaign, in what seems a push to keep fossil fuels a top priority...
How Many Artists Have Asked Trump To Stop Using Their Music?
Recently, Beyoncé, ABBA, and Jack White demanded Donald Trump to stop using their music for his campaign. These three are the last to join...
Thierry Jumps Ship: Houston Democrat Flips to GOP After Primary Defeat
State Rep. Shawn Thierry announced she is switching to the Republican party after being defeated in her primary for supporting bills against the LGBTQ+...
Phelan Names Major Texas GOP Insider as Chief of Staff
It certainly appears as if Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) is intending to hold his position when the legislature reconvenes next year. Mike...
