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How Beaumont State Rep. Dade Phelan Clinched The Texas House Speakership

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 8, 2020 · Phelan will face one of the most difficult sessions in decades, with issues ranging from COVID-19 relief to redistricting.

Tags 2021 Texas Legislature 87th Texas legislature State Representative Dade Phelan Texas Speaker

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Bonnen Prepares To Reshape Texas House

Andrew Schneider

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.

Tags Dennis Bonnen Texas House of Representatives Texas House Speaker Texas Legislature Texas Speaker

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The Road To The Texas Speaker’s Office Is Longer Than It Looks

Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 30, 2017 · It's not hard to find predictions of what's going to happen in the race for Texas speaker now that Joe Straus is not running for another term. But nobody knows what's next — and they won't for at least a year.

Tags elections House Speaker Joe Straus Joe Straus Texas Capitol Texas House of Representatives Texas Speaker

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