"Texas GOP Infighting Threatens Special Legislative Session and Education Reform"

Texas Republicans are embroiled in a bitter internal conflict as they enter their third special session of the year. The infighting mirrors the fractures within the party at the federal level and threatens to overshadow the legislative agenda. Tensions have escalated between the "Big Three" gatekeepers - Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dade Phelan - over issues such as property tax cuts, education spending, and the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton. The divisions within the party have led to accusations of being "Republican in name only" (RINO) and even personal attacks. The upcoming special session will focus on school vouchers and border security, but the deep divisions within the party may hinder progress and further fuel the ongoing power struggle.