Dade Phelan drops bid for third term as Texas House speaker

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Posted on 12/06/2024 9:22:14 AM PST by CFW

AUSTIN — Speaker Dade Phelan said Friday he will not seek a third term as leader of the Texas House.

Phelan was opposed by a majority of House Republicans, including many who will be serving their first term when the Legislature convenes in January, but had insisted for months that he would prevail.

Friday morning, he withdrew, potentially clearing space for a supporter, Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, to replace him in the race for speaker. Burrows filed paperwork to run for speaker Thursday.

Phelan did not endorse a candidate in his withdrawal statement.

“By stepping aside, I believe we create the best opportunity for our members to rally around a new candidate who will uphold the principles that make our House one of the most exceptional, deliberative legislative bodies in the country — a place where honor, integrity, and the right of every member to vote their district takes utmost precedent,” Phelan said.

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Good riddance. It's too bad he didn't lose his primary this year. He may not be so lucky next time around. Phelan has lost his power in the Texas House.

1 posted on 12/06/2024 9:22:14 AM PST by CFW

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