State Rep. Eric Johnson, D-Dallas, filed Wednesday for speaker of the Texas House, making him the first Democrat to enter the race to succeed retiring House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio.
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The 86th Legislature runs from Jan. 8 to May 27. From the state budget to health care to education policy — and the politics behind it all — we focus on what Texans need to know about the biennial legislative session.
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Analysis: There are 4 official candidates to be the next Texas House speaker. The real field is much bigger.
Only four members of the Texas House have filed papers declaring their candidacies for speaker. But the election isn’t until January, and many more candidates are lurking in the shadows.
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Here’s a look at who’s interested in replacing Straus as House speaker
Despite all the focus on November, many in Texas politics are keeping a close eye on January. That’s when the 150-member Texas House will pick its new House speaker.
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Tan Parker is third Republican to file for Texas House Speaker
State Rep. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, filed Thursday for speaker of the Texas House, becoming the third Republican to enter the race to succeed retiring House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio.
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House Republicans agree to select speaker candidate in caucus
Texas House Republicans agreed Friday to change their rules for selecting the next house speaker, potentially paving the way for a more conservative leader of the chamber in 2019.
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Straus earthquake could shake up Texas politics for years
The impact of House Speaker Joe Straus’ departure from the Capitol can’t be understated, according to one political scientist: “The political center of the state collapsed today.”
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Analysis: The far-reaching political repercussions of Speaker Straus’ exit
For the first time since 1993, there will be an open race for Texas House speaker. With current Speaker Joe Straus announcing his exit, expect a clear turn in the fight between the state’s business and movement conservatives.
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State Rep. Phil King declares candidacy for Texas House speaker
State Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, announced Friday that he has filed paperwork to run to be the next speaker of the Texas House.