Politics
Bonnen Prepares To Reshape Texas House
Posted on · State Representative Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) is the sole remaining candidate to succeed retiring Speaker Joe Straus as head of the lower chamber.
Tag: Texas House Speaker
News
State Rep. Travis Clardy Declares Candidacy for Texas House Speaker
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
Are Democrats Any Closer To Unity Than Republicans?
Posted on · 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?
In 59 Seconds
In 59 Seconds: Why The Speaker Of The House Is Important
Posted on · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election
News
Straus Earthquake Could Shake Up Texas Politics For Years
Posted on · 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."
News
UPDATE: Straus’ Exit ‘Will Be Felt By The Entire State Of Texas,’ Says Mayor Turner
Posted on · 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
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 26: If Straus Is Out, Who Is In For Texas House Speaker?
Posted on · "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