Stan Kitzman and incumbent Phil Stephenson compete to represent Central Texas in the state House.

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Central Texas, DecisionTexas, Local
Stan Kitzman and incumbent Phil Stephenson compete to represent Central Texas in the state House.
State Rep. Jim Murphy routinely voted against many of his fellow Republican colleagues and Texas GOP legislative priorities throughout his tenure.
Conservative activists organize and rally to express priority needs in Texas, yet so-called Republican lawmakers in the Texas Legislature routinely do the opposite. The House Republican Caucus chairman might be one reason that is the case.
The Texas House of Representatives has gone 35 days without a quorum, leaving many Texans wondering when Republican leadership will act to compel absent Democrat lawmakers to return.
“I did not sign onto the original August 23rd letter requesting an in-person meeting to elect the new vice chairman, but I fully expected their request to be granted.”
Speaker Bonnen is threatening the future of the Texas GOP.
“I thank the Texas House Republican Caucus for nominating me today and I look forward to working with them in the coming months to unite the House and conduct the people’s business with strength and resolve.”
Such a change would prevent liberal Republicans from forging alliances with Democrats in order to gain the Speaker’s gavel.
For too long Joe Straus and his cronies have obstructed conservative reforms in the Texas House. Taxpayers have had enough.
Republicans of all shapes, sizes, and stripes should condemn Parker for his insipid contempt of his own colleagues.