Texas House Speaker Faces Off Against Trump-Backed Challenger in Runoff Showdown
Latest Developments in Texas House Speaker Contest In a surprising twist, the Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and his Republican opponent David Covey, backed by former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton, are gearing up for a primary runoff showdown in May, as predicted by The Associated Press. Significance of the Primary Runoff This unexpected turn of events in the Texas House Speaker race carries substantial implications for the state’s leadership moving forward. With both contenders competing for the Republican nomination, the outcome of the primary runoff will shape the trajectory of Texas politics for the foreseeable future. Evaluation of the Contenders Dade Phelan, the incumbent Texas House Speaker, has been a prominent figure in state politics, recognized