David Cook, the former mayor of Mansfield, earned the support of other Republicans eager to build a united front against Dade ...

Republican opponents of House Speaker Dade Phelan chose Rep. David Cook as their consensus candidate for speaker.

Four GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten ...

Ricardo Brazziell USA TODAY NETWORK A group of Republicans who oppose Texas House Speaker Dave Phelan are reportedly ...

REP.JAMESFRANKTOCHALLENGEDADE State Rep. James Frank becomes fourth Republican to challenge Dade Phelan for House speaker.

One year after Ken Paxton’s acquittal, the political rifts have yet to settle. Some lawmakers hope for major changes in state government next year.

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BELTON— Education vouchers are a significant point of contention between Texas legislative leaders ahead of statewide budget ...

Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan appointed nine members to the commission's board of ...

Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos is the first Democrat to challenge Speaker Dade Phelan, who also faces opposition from 5 fellow ...

Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the seventh person to enter the race for Texas House speaker when he announced ...