Inside Texas Politics: With packed legislative agenda, first order of business for Texas House is choosing a speaker
Picking a Republican leader of a Texas House that is dominated by Republicans hasn’t been without controversy. Author: Michael McCardel Updated: 2:00 PM CST December 26, 2020
Lawmakers will be back in Austin in weeks.
And plenty of statewide challenges will be there waiting for them.
Even picking a Republican leader of a Texas House that is dominated by Republicans hasn’t been without controversy.
The chair of the House Democratic delegation expects most, if not all, members of his party to support Republican Dade Phelan’s bid to become the next speaker of the Texas House.
Anticipated Date of Completion: June 2023
Secret Sauce: After besting 37 competitors in a design competition, Mandrup’s entry was selected for its minimally invasive design that moves with the natural landscape.
Image courtesy of Rafael Viñoly Architects.
Architect: Rafael Viñoly Architects
Anticipated Date of Completion: 2024
Secret Sauce: The use of steel and stilts is intended to evoke the strength of the armed forces. According to Dezeen, Viñoly visualized the idea for the museum’s form after lifting a heavy slab of metal and considering “the burdens faced by the armed forces.”
Imperial Kiln Museum, Jingdezhen, China
The Imperial Kiln Museum in Jingdezhen, China, designed by Studio Studio Zhu-Pei. Image courtesy of Studio Zhu-Pei.