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As GOP stalemate continues in Texas speaker race, will Democrats emerge as power brokers?

Democrats have been opposed to state Rep. David Cook's bid to become House speaker. But now he might be offering some incentives to win their support.

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Paxton issues warning to Texas House Republicans in bitter Speaker battle

Before a standing-room-only crowd at Tarrant County Republican party headquarters, Paxton and George said Cook should become Speaker because he won support from the House GOP Cauc

KXAN Austin on MSN · 4h

AG Ken Paxton speaks up in battle for Texas House Speaker

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is speaking up about who he believes lawmakers should choose to serve as the chamber's speaker.

Austin American-Statesman · 6h

Paxton joins the fray in Texas House speaker's race, says it should be the GOP's choice

The Texas attorney general said he is frustrated with the longstanding tradition that awards the minority party at least some committee chairmanships.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 5h

Texas AG Ken Paxton visits Leander Republicans

Attorney General Ken Paxton made a stop in Leander on his so-called "accountability tour."

KRLD Radio Dallas on MSN · 14h

Paxton visits Tarrant County to back Cook in race for House Speaker

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is rallying behind Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield) in the race for Texas Speaker of the House. Paxton made a rare public appearance on Monday in Tarrant County to support Cook,

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Texas Legislative Session: Democrats Johnson, Morales talk challenges and prospects

As the Texas Legislature's 89th session begins, Democrats are gearing up for fierce debates over school vouchers and the ...

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Texas Democrat who kept competitive seat outlines path to reclaiming wins for party

Texas Democratic state House Rep. Mihaela Plesa, who handily won reelection in a traditionally Republican stronghold, gave ...

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Will 2025 be the year Texas expands Medicaid? Not likely, advocates say

Dallas, revived his proposal for a Medicaid expansion program in case state or federal Republican leaders change their minds.

Four new members of Texas congressional delegation sworn into office

Four new members of Texas’ congressional delegation were sworn into office on Jan. 3, which marked the beginning of the 119th ...

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Texas GOP civil war reaches bruising climax with leadership battle

Long-simmering tensions within the Texas GOP are spilling out into the open amid a heated battle for the state House Speaker ...

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Democrats make a right turn on immigration

Republicans are using the Laken Riley bill to make clear their intent to prioritize immigration as Trump prepares his return to Washington. They also view it as an early opportunity to put Democrats ...

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Rep. Mihaela Plesa survived a heated GOP challenge. Here’s how she thinks Democrats can prevail.

Plesa, a Dallas Democrat, said the party should embrace bipartisanship, and start talking about economic issues.

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‘Every member has a voice’: Rep. David Cook working to gain support from Democratic colleagues

In less than two weeks the newest Texas Legislature will be sworn in at the state Capitol and the first important item on the to-do list for state representatives will be picking the next Speaker of ...

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