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Tag: Texas House Speaker

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Bonnen Prepares To Reshape Texas House

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on December 24, 2018 · State Representative Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) is the sole remaining candidate to succeed retiring Speaker Joe Straus as head of the lower chamber.

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State Rep. Travis Clardy Declares Candidacy for Texas House Speaker

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 20, 2018 · Clardy is the fourth Republican to throw his hat in the ring in the race to succeed retiring House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio.

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Are Democrats Any Closer To Unity Than Republicans?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on November 13, 2017 · Are the Democratics any closer to a unified message than Republicans? And, if so, how much of that message is simply unification against the GOP?

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In 59 Seconds: Why The Speaker Of The House Is Important

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 27, 2017 · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election

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Straus Earthquake Could Shake Up Texas Politics For Years

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune / Jay Root, Texas Tribune / Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on October 25, 2017 · The impact of House Speaker Joe Straus' departure from the Capitol can't be understated, according to one political scientist: "The political center of the state collapsed today."

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UPDATE: Straus’ Exit ‘Will Be Felt By The Entire State Of Texas,’ Says Mayor Turner

Morgan Smith, Texas Tribune / Matthew Watkins, Texas Tribune / HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 25, 2017 · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election. He did not rule out running for higher office

Tags Joe Straus Re-election Straus Texas House Speaker

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Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 26: If Straus Is Out, Who Is In For Texas House Speaker?

HPM Digital Team

Posted on September 29, 2017 · "I'm not a lawyer, but I am a Texan. I'm disgusted by all this. Tell the lieutenant governor I don't want the suicide of a single Texan on my hands" – House Speaker Joe Straus

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A plan to overhaul the Texas grid has set up a showdown at the state Capitol

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Posted on January 24, 2023 · The plan would raise prices and carbon dioxide emissions, and critics say it may not bring reliability.

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Opposition growing to SB 147 (Jan. 24, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 24, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn about opposition to Senate Bill 147, which would prevent companies and citizens from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing land in Texas.

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What a $50 savings per taxpayer is costing Harris County residents

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on January 23, 2023 · Republican officials contend last fall’s boycott of Harris County Commissioners Court was more than worth it, forcing cuts to what they saw as a bloated budget and granting relief to taxpayers burdened by inflation. But the bill is coming due in the form of starved departments and fewer services.

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Posted on January 20, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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