FORT WORTH — House Speaker Joe Straus, booed at the Republican state convention two years ago, is bracing for another chilly reception from the GOP faithful.

"Oust Straus" stickers can be seen on the lapels and blouses of his opponents, who have had a vocal presence at the biennial gathering of the state Republican party. And Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, who is waging an active campaign against Straus, has set up a booth and is distributing campaign literature here.

"We call him a RINO [Republican In Name Only], but I think he's really a Democrat in Republican's clothing," said ...

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