‘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 ...
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GOP Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan withdraws from race under fire from his own party
Under fire from members in his own party, Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Friday morning that he would not seek a third term as head of ... appeared on Austin American ...
A Texan has been tapped to lead the influential Congressional Progressive Caucus
Congressman Greg Casar, D-Austin says Democratic Party must return to its roots in 2025 -- and expand the platforms through ...
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A new Texas GOP rule could alter the House speaker’s race — and ban some Republicans from appearing in primaries
Republicans who vote against party ... UT-Austin political expert. But the Texas GOP isn’t alone. Earlier this year, the Idaho GOP passed language similar to Rule 44, prompting one Republican ...
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After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new direction
The freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and ...
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Texas GOP tells members to unite in House Speaker race
AUSTIN (Nexstar ... saying it was time for 76 House Republican members to support the GOP Caucus nominee, David Cook. The Chairman of the Texas Republican Party, Abraham George, said it ...
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Republican lawmaker proposes bill to allow Texas to seize control of Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — State lawmakers are reviving an effort to allow the State of Texas to govern the city of Austin. State Rep. Briscoe Cain, a Republican from Deer Park, filed House Bill 274 ahead ...
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A Texan has been tapped to lead the influential Congressional Progressive Caucus
AUSTIN, Texas — It is one of the most influential groups in Congress. More than that, with around 100 members, the Congressional Progressive Caucus is also one of the chamber’s largest groups.