Speaker Phelan Survives Texas House Demolition
But Governor Abbott completes his evisceration of anti-voucher incumbents.
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But Governor Abbott completes his evisceration of anti-voucher incumbents.
BEAUMONT — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, the top electoral target for a far-right faction of Republicans intent on controlling the Legislature, emerged victorious Tuesday over a well-funded challenger endorsed
Business-minded Republicans spent millions trying to save Phelan, whose far-right opponent had the backing of Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Dan Patrick. Phelan won by 366 votes, according to unofficial returns.
The embattled Republican faced down a Trump-backed opponent, but his allies were routed this primary season.
Speakers at the vigil honored the victims of the collapse and urged listeners to continue pushing for change.