Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Withdraws Re-election Bid Amid GOP Turmoil
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Dade Phelan announced he will not seek a third term as Texas House Speaker amid opposition from within his party, particularly from new Republican members. His withdrawal opens the path for Rep. Dustin Burrows to potentially succeed him. Phelan's decision follows internal party conflicts and criticism over his leadership, including his vote to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Republican caucus will meet to select a new candidate for speaker, with Rep. David Cook also vying for the position.
- Dade Phelan drops bid for third term as Texas House speaker The Dallas Morning News
- Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battle The Texas Tribune
- Texas House Speaker, Targeted by the Right, Drops Bid for Another Term The New York Times
- Texas House speaker who faced blowback over Paxton impeachment drops bid to keep post The Associated Press
- Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan to step down amid Republican infighting Houston Chronicle
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