/tags/dade-phelan Dade Phelan en-US Copyright Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:20:26 GMT /texas-news/2024-12-06/speaker-dade-phelan-abandons-bid-for-third-term-amid-bruising-leadership-battle Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:20:26 GMT /texas-news/2024-12-06/speaker-dade-phelan-abandons-bid-for-third-term-amid-bruising-leadership-battle Jasper Scherer | The Texas Tribune, James Barragán | The Texas Tribune, Renzo Downey | The Texas Tribune /politics/2024-11-27/how-david-cook-went-from-texas-house-speaker-dade-phelans-ally-to-lead-the-movement-to-replace-him The two-term Republican caught many Capitol observers off guard when he emerged as the standard-bearer for a coalition that wants to depose Phelan and reshape how the House operates. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:34:15 GMT /politics/2024-11-27/how-david-cook-went-from-texas-house-speaker-dade-phelans-ally-to-lead-the-movement-to-replace-him James Barragán | The Texas Tribune, Jasper Scherer | The Texas Tribune, Renzo Downey | The Texas Tribune /politics/2024-09-30/does-dade-phelan-have-the-votes-to-remain-texas-house-speaker-it-depends-on-how-you-count Phelan appears to lack support from the majority of House Republicans, but he could still win with some Democratic support. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:34:00 GMT /politics/2024-09-30/does-dade-phelan-have-the-votes-to-remain-texas-house-speaker-it-depends-on-how-you-count Renzo Downey | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-09-23/republicans-who-want-to-oust-texas-house-speaker-unanimously-back-mansfields-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. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:40:31 GMT /texas-news/2024-09-23/republicans-who-want-to-oust-texas-house-speaker-unanimously-back-mansfields-rep-david-cook Renzo Downey | The Texas Tribune /politics/2024-09-16/democratic-rep-ana-maria-rodriguez-ramos-joins-crowded-texas-house-speaker-race Rodríguez Ramos of Richardson faces an uphill battle, as Democrats are the minority party with 64 seats in the 150-member Texas House. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:59:07 GMT /politics/2024-09-16/democratic-rep-ana-maria-rodriguez-ramos-joins-crowded-texas-house-speaker-race Juan Salinas II | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-09-05/former-texas-gov-rick-perry-joins-speaker-phelans-team-as-adviser Perry is Texas’ longest-serving governor who also served as a state representative, lieutenant governor and agriculture commissioner. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:43:52 GMT /texas-news/2024-09-05/former-texas-gov-rick-perry-joins-speaker-phelans-team-as-adviser Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-09-04/mansfields-david-cook-is-challenging-dade-phelan-for-texas-house-speaker The Texas House speaker race is becoming increasingly crowded. Phelan, who is under fire from his right, says he plans to seek the leadership position again. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:12:05 GMT /texas-news/2024-09-04/mansfields-david-cook-is-challenging-dade-phelan-for-texas-house-speaker James Barragán | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-05-29/house-speaker-dade-phelan-wins-runoff-surviving-challenge-by-texas-gops-far-right-forces Business-minded Republicans spent millions trying to save Phelan, whose far-right opponent had the backing of Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Dan Patrick. Phelan won by 366 votes, according to unofficial returns. Wed, 29 May 2024 10:33:47 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-29/house-speaker-dade-phelan-wins-runoff-surviving-challenge-by-texas-gops-far-right-forces Zach Despart | The Texas Tribune /politics/2024-05-26/amid-intraparty-animus-texas-gop-moves-further-to-the-right-with-new-platform-party-chair Gathering amid depleted finances and spirited infighting, the Texas Republican Party concluded its 2024 convention in San Antonio on Saturday by electing North Texan Abraham George as new party chair. Sun, 26 May 2024 22:54:14 GMT /politics/2024-05-26/amid-intraparty-animus-texas-gop-moves-further-to-the-right-with-new-platform-party-chair TPR & The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-05-23/voters-in-two-north-texas-districts-go-to-the-polls-this-week-for-a-house-senate-seat Senate District 30 and House District 64 have runoffs. Juan Betancourt, a reporter for the Denton Record-Chronicle, covered two seats that have primary runoffs in North Texas. Thu, 23 May 2024 11:26:21 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-23/voters-in-two-north-texas-districts-go-to-the-polls-this-week-for-a-house-senate-seat Sarah Asch | Texas Standard