Frank joins State Reps. Tom Oliverson, Shelby Slawson, and David Cook in challenging Phelan for the position.
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Beth Van Duyne Tapped to Lead Texas GOP Victory Effort Ahead of November Election
Before being elected to Congress in 2020, Van Duyne served in the Trump administration as part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and previously held office as Mayor of Irving.
David Cook Enters Speaker Race
Rep. Cook joins Reps. Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawson in challenging Dade Phelan for the speakership.
Texas Halts Birth Certificate Sex Changes for Gender-confused Individuals
This policy change follows the Texas Department of Public Safety’s recent announcement that they will no longer process sex changes on drivers’ licenses.
Patrick Calls Phelan a ‘RINORAD’ over Property Tax Relief Dispute
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says House Speaker Dade Phelan is a “Republican in Name Only, Really a Democrat”
State Rep. Shawn Thierry Joins Republican Party, Citing Democrat Party’s Leftward Shift
While Thierry will not return to the legislature next session, she joins a growing list of Texas Democrats who have switched parties.
Paxton Follows Through on Lawsuit Against Dallas for State Fair Gun Ban
Earlier this month, fair organizers announced new safety regulations, including a blanket ban on all firearms even for licensed carriers.
Dade Phelan’s New Chief of Staff is a Democrat Donor
Toomey has given thousands of dollars since 2015 to liberal Democrat lawmakers.
‘Red Power’ Sounds Alarm on Unreliable Energy Dependence
“Green energy is driving China’s Red Power. And you’re paying for it.”
Dade Phelan Taps Taxpayer-Funded Casino Lobbyist as New Chief of Staff
Mike Toomey has earned between $3.4 and $6.7 million this year lobbying members of the state legislature.