Texas House Speaker Survives Primary Challenge

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan survives a Republican primary runoff election challenge, seen as a setback for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, former President Donald Trump, and Gov. Greg Abbott. The race was a proxy battle for the future of the GOP in Texas.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan facing backlash and potential ousting

Dade Phelan, the Texas House Speaker, is facing backlash from Donald Trump and supporters for his actions. A runoff election will determine if he remains in office, with challenger David Covey backed by Trump and conservative groups. The race is the most expensive in Texas history, with key issues including abortion, critical race theory, gun rights, and voter fraud.