Four East Texas Lawmakers Join Paxton in Speaker Race
Add four East Texas state representatives to Rep. Ken Paxton's list, bringing the McKinney Republican closer to a dozen-and-a-half votes in his quest for 76. Paxton is challenging Speaker Joe Straus for the top job.
He now has the support of Leo Berman of Tyler, Wayne Christian of Center, Dan Flynn of Van and Bryan Hughes of Mineola. He already has announced support from himself and a dozen others.
“I have fought for a conservative agenda of lower taxes, fiscal discipline, putting Texans to work, and a growing economy," said Christian, who heads the Texas Conservative Coalition. "Ken Paxton ...
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Zach Thomas
Speaker Straus is a tested conservative leader and the type man we need leading Texas in this session. The GOP now is blessed with a 101 seat supermajority and this is in large part to the leadership and hardwork of men like Mr. Straus. If one takes a look at the roster of the newly formed Tea Party Caucus it is obvious who conservatives are supporting -- Joe Straus! He is the right man to lead the House.