Dade Phelan's exit opens up a fight for who will lead the chamber as lawmakers plan to take up school vouchers, border security and other Republican priorities.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is stepping down, exiting his leadership role after two terms and months of warring with fellow Republicans after over the chamber’s push to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton .
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan beats right-wing challenger David Covey and secures sixth term “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful consideration and private consultation with colleagues, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the race for Speaker of the Texas House,” Phelan said in a statement. “By stepping aside, I believe we create the best opportunity for our members to rally around a new candidate.
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