Texas Republican State Rep. Tom Oliverson challenges House Speaker Dade Phelan over leadership and tradition-breaking.
Texas Republican State Rep. Tom Oliverson is challenging House Speaker Dade Phelan, criticizing his leadership for being "dysfunctional" and not aligning with the Republican party's priorities. Oliverson, currently in his fourth term, plans to end the tradition of appointing Democrats to chair House committees if elected. His challenge comes amid concerns about Phelan's leadership, with nine House Republicans being ousted and eight forced into runoffs in primaries.
March 21, 2024
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