Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is getting back into politics, this time as a senior advisor to embattled state House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Phelan, R-Beaumont, announced the addition to his team Thursday. The move comes as Phelan faces criticism from members of his own party that he's not conservative enough. Indeed, Cypress Rep. Tom Oliverson, Stephenville Rep. Shelby Slawson and Mansfield Rep. David Cook — all Republicans — are currently vying to replace him as speaker.
"Governor Perry's legacy of service to Texas is unparalleled, and I am honored to have him join our team as we prepare for the upcoming legislative session," Phelan said in a statement.
"It's hard to pass school choice when the Speaker is too cowardly to vote for it himself," Patrick said at the time. "Last year, Dade impeached Attorney General Paxton in the time it takes to smoke a brisket on a holiday weekend," Patrick wrote."The members were given little time and virtually no information before being asked to vote. Dade sloppily slammed it through the House and lost in the Senate. Now, for nearly a year, he refuses to tell taxpayers how much he cost them.
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