Bonnen’s comments came during his first interview since announcing his retirement. The speaker also again defended his reasoning for taking the meeting.
Dustin Burrows
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Texas 2020 Elections
Abbott-backed candidate fights Schofield for his old seat as November looms large
After narrowly losing reelection in 2018, former state Rep. Mike Schofield is making a comeback bid — against a Republican primary newcomer endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Texas House committee adopts report saying Dennis Bonnen “likely violated” law in meeting with hardline activist, closes investigation
The committee took no further action on the report, which stated that the information produced “militates against criminal prosecution” on retiring House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and state Rep. Dustin Burrows.
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State Government
Analysis: Almost nothing in Texas government has unanimous consent
State officials say local governments shouldn’t use taxpayer funds for things some taxpayers don’t support. That describes just about everything government does.
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Analysis: The Texas House is looking for new leadership — and maybe a change in direction
The Texas House is right where it was two years ago, entering an uncertain election cycle with a lame-duck leader. Does that signal a new path?
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
Most Texas voters have heard nothing or little of the scandal that sunk House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, UT/TT Poll says
The recorded conversation that upended a first-term speaker of the Texas House was big news in state politics, but most registered voters barely noticed, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Demographics
Analysis: Maybe the Texas House should try something new and completely different
Looking for a new speaker, the Texas House wants a big change. Here’s a modest proposal.
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Analysis: Dennis Bonnen gave Texas legislators a reason to distrust their leaders, too
The quick political demise of Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is the kind of insider news that buttresses what many think about people in politics — and trust.
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Analysis: Dennis Bonnen’s long goodbye
The Texas House speaker was always going to leave sometime. But his departure could come much sooner than expected.
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At GOP caucus meeting, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen offered resolution calling for his own resignation
The motion was later withdrawn, and after hours of debate, the caucus issued a statement condemning the actions of Bonnen and a top lieutenant.