Oct 22, 2019 | Campaign News, Speakers Race
Note: This report has been updated since we issued our Breaking News alert. Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) announced he would not seek re-election. “After much prayer, consultation and thoughtful consideration with my family, it is clear that I can no longer seek...
Dec 1, 2017 | Speakers Race
The House Republican Caucus unanimously voted to amend its bylaws to call for it to elect a favored Speaker candidate through a secret ballot. A candidate for Speaker must receive the support of two thirds of the caucus to be considered the caucus’s preferred...
Sep 22, 2017 | Speakers Race
Rep. Phil King (R-Weatherford) filed paperwork establishing his candidacy for Speaker of the House “in order to have an open discussion concerning the future of our Texas House.” The 10-term lawmaker has served as chair or co-chair of a committee under each of the...
