The Texas House Republican Caucus backed House Speaker Rep. Dade Phelan over Rep. Tony Tinderholt, 78-6, in a closed-door meeting Saturday. The vote follows pressure from more conservative Republicans hoping to ban Democratic House committee chairs.
, R-Arlington, 78-6, during a closed-door meeting at the Capitol. Phelan served as speaker for the first time in the 2021 session.
During the 2021 session, Phelan helped push for the passage of the state’s new laws banning almost all abortion and allowing permitless carry of handguns.of more conservative Republicans who want to ban Democratic committee chairs. It’s been a longtime tradition to allow the minority party to chair committees, despite being out of power.
"Under Speaker Phelan’s leadership in the 87th Session, the Texas House accomplished one of the most conservative sessions in our legislature’s history and we are confident this momentum will continue in the next session,” Oliverson said.
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