Dade Phelan Withdraws from Bid to Remain Texas House Speaker
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has withdrawn his intention to remain in office in the next Congress. The move could dramatically change the chances of passing major conservative legislation next year. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, after careful consideration and personal consultation with my colleagues, I have made the difficult […]
Dade Phelon Drops Out Of Texas House Speaker Race After Backlash From Trying To Oust Republican State AG
Dade Phelan, a two-time Republican speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, announced Friday that he will resign and not seek a third term following criticism from within his party. The speaker faced significant backlash after launching an unsuccessful impeachment campaign against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. In the May runoff, Phelan's opponent, Dave […]
Texas Republicans censure House Speaker Dade Phelan
The Texas Republican Party on Saturday condemned Rep. Dade Phelan (R), the speaker of the Texas House, after voting in favor of impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a press release. “The Republican Party of Texas today formally censured Congressman Dade Phelan and imposed a series of penalties authorized by the rules for […]