Four GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten ...

Republican opponents of House Speaker Dade Phelan chose Rep. David Cook as their consensus candidate for speaker.

David Cook, the former mayor of Mansfield, earned the support of other Republicans eager to build a united front against Dade ...

Challengers to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan presented a united front on Friday, arguing the speaker race is about ...

Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan send another loud signal Thursday that he intends to remain at the helm of the chamber next year by bringing on former Gov. Rick Perry as a senior adviser.

"Governor Perry’s legacy of service to Texas is unparalleled, and I am honored to have him join our team as we prepare for ...

Frank said he would work to bring better communication, member empowerment and management of the flow of legislation if he ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Minutes after declaring victory in a bruising primary runoff, Dade Phelan confidently predicted that he ...

Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the seventh person to enter the race for Texas House speaker when he announced ...

Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos is the first Democrat to challenge Speaker Dade Phelan, who also faces opposition from 5 fellow ...

Rodríguez Ramos of Richardson faces an uphill battle, as Democrats are the minority party with 64 seats in the 150-member ...

Perry is Texas’ longest-serving governor who also served as a state representative, lieutenant governor and agriculture ...