Texas House Republicans, Democrats to select leadership next week

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Texas House Republicans, Democrats to select leadership next week
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Ahead of the next legislative session, Republicans and Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives are expected to meet next week to select their respective

Both caucuses will meet behind closed doors, Democrats on December 4th and Republicans on December 7th, to pick their caucus leadership. With Republicans in leadership of the House, they are expected to select their pick for Speaker, a key race that will signal the direction the House will head in next session.

Both caucuses will meet behind closed doors, Democrats on December 4th and Republicans on December 7th, to pick their caucus leadership. With Republicans in the leadership of the House, they are expected to select their pick for Speaker, a key race that will signal the direction the House will head in the next session.

Incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan has faced repeated challenges from reformist Republicans who've criticized Phelan's leadership, particularly over the House's rejection of school vouchers, the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the naming of Democrats to certain committee chairs.

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