Chisum Will Vote for Straus, as the GOP Caucus Did
State Rep. Warren Chisum, R-Pampa, is dropping his challenge to House Speaker Joe Straus and will vote for the incumbent when the House convenes later today, he said in a letter released this morning. Chisum writes that he'll go with the will of the Republican Caucus, which gave 70 of 100 votes to Straus in a straw poll yesterday afternoon.
Chisum's letter contradicts an announcement last night from Rep. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, who claimed Chisum's support for his own challenge — a challenge he'll continue in spite of the caucus vote.
Chisum's letter follows:
My congratulations ...
Comments (3)
Rita Lucido via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Hilarious. After Kronberg called them out for their tacky behavior (I believe he called them "purveyors of rage"), he congratulates the Speaker.
Joe Rodgers via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Good thing cause Chisum is a little Nero....might burn down the statehouse!!
Scott Chase via Texas Tribune on Facebook
So much for transparency.