/tags/house-speaker House Speaker en-US Copyright Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:22:12 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-14/texas-legislature-kicks-off-its-new-session-today-in-austin-heres-what-to-expect The biggest thing to watch on day one of Texas’ 89th Legislative Session? Who the Texas House of Representatives choose to be the next House speaker. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:22:12 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-14/texas-legislature-kicks-off-its-new-session-today-in-austin-heres-what-to-expect Blaise Gainey /politics/2024-12-18/texas-republicans-divided-conservative-factions-battle-for-house-speaker-role As the Texas Legislature prepares to return in January, the battle between two Republicans for the powerful role of House speaker is underscoring divisions within the party. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:12:47 GMT /politics/2024-12-18/texas-republicans-divided-conservative-factions-battle-for-house-speaker-role Blaise Gainey /texas-news/2024-12-09/dustin-burrows-says-he-has-votes-to-be-texas-house-speaker-after-david-cook-wins-gop-caucus-vote Burrows claims the support of a coalition of Republicans and Democrats, while Cook has the endorsement of the GOP caucus. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:27:12 GMT /texas-news/2024-12-09/dustin-burrows-says-he-has-votes-to-be-texas-house-speaker-after-david-cook-wins-gop-caucus-vote James Barragán | The Texas Tribune, Renzo Downey | The Texas Tribune , Jasper Scherer | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-12-06/texas-house-democrats-pick-rep-gene-wu-as-caucus-chair-what-does-this-mean-for-the-speakers-race The party is in the minority, but it’s the leader's job to make sure their voices are heard across the aisle. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:31:14 GMT /texas-news/2024-12-06/texas-house-democrats-pick-rep-gene-wu-as-caucus-chair-what-does-this-mean-for-the-speakers-race Blaise Gainey /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/2024-09-04/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 /politics/2024-03-21/tom-oliverson-announces-he-is-challenging-dade-phelan-for-texas-house-speakership Oliverson, one of Phelan’s committee chairmen, said the speaker has lost the confidence of the Republican caucus. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:38:32 GMT /politics/2024-03-21/tom-oliverson-announces-he-is-challenging-dade-phelan-for-texas-house-speakership Zach Despart | The Texas Tribune , Jasper Scherer | The Texas Tribune /politics/2024-03-20/gov-greg-abbott-appears-with-embattled-house-speaker-dade-phelan-for-first-time-in-heated-primary-season Abbott has so far been silent as Phelan battles for political survival in a tough primary runoff. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:52:39 GMT /politics/2024-03-20/gov-greg-abbott-appears-with-embattled-house-speaker-dade-phelan-for-first-time-in-heated-primary-season Zach Despart | The Texas Tribune