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Texas GOP leaders censured five rural lawmakers, including Speaker Phelan, under Rule 44, sparking backlash over political retaliation and party division.
Texas Republican Party leadership orchestrated the censure of five rural GOP lawmakers, including Speaker Dade Phelan, under Rule 44, despite no local support from their counties, sparking accusations of political retaliation against rural independence.
The move, which allows party sanctions like funding cuts and ballot exclusion, drew criticism for targeting rural members who prioritized local issues over party lines while urban and suburban allies avoided punishment.
Internal communications suggest the effort was aimed at removing Phelan, with President Trump warning against using the rule’s harshest penalties due to risks to national party funding.
The episode reveals deepening rifts within the party over autonomy and influence.
Los líderes del Partido Republicano de Texas censuraron a cinco legisladores rurales, incluido el orador Phelan, bajo la Regla 44, lo que provocó una reacción violenta por las represalias políticas y la división del partido.