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Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan withdrew his bid to remain in that position for the upcoming legislative session. The move could dramatically change the opportunity to pass key conservative legislation next year.
The 89th Texas Legislature will consist of 88 Republicans and 62 Democrats. Cooks’ camp reportedly plans to garner 76 Republican votes to take the speaker’s gavel without the need for Democrat support.
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