The Republican Party of Texas is intensifying pressure on lawmakers supporting Rep. Dustin Burrows in the race for House speaker, urging them to back Rep. David Cook instead. Party Chair Abraham George sent text messages to lawmakers, warning of consequences and calling for unity behind Cook.
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“Before the Republican Party of Texas sends any direct mail into your district I wanted an opportunity to personally connect about your public position on the speakers race,” George wrote, according to a screenshot of a text message shared with The Texas Tribune.
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