John Smithee, Texas House
North Texas Democrat joins race for powerful Texas House speaker post
Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos is the first Democrat to challenge Speaker Dade Phelan, who also faces opposition from 5 fellow Republicans.
Mansfield lawmaker emerges as sole Republican challenger to Phelan in House speaker race
David Cook, the former mayor of Mansfield, earned the support of other Republicans eager to build a united front against Dade Phelan.
Amarillo Republican John Smithee joins Texas House speaker race
After Attorney General Ken Paxton’s failed impeachment trial, his allies touted Smithee, one of the House’s most senior members, as a speaker candidate.
Rep. John Smithee vying to be Texas House Speaker
State Rep. John Smithee announced he is vying to be the next Texas House Speaker. Smithee, has been in the state legislature since 1985, representing District 86. Which includes Armstrong, Dallam,
Amarillo Rep. John Smithee joins race for Texas House speaker. Here's who is running.
Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the seventh person to enter the race for Texas House speaker when he announced his candidacy Friday.
Amarillo Rep. John Smithee declares candidacy for Texas House speaker
Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the fifth person to enter the race for Texas House Speaker when he announced his candidacy Friday.
Democratic Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos joins crowded Texas House speaker race
Rodríguez Ramos faces an uphill battle, as Democrats are the minority party with 64 seats in the 150-member Texas House.
Amarillo Rep. John Smithee joins race for Texas House speaker
Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the fifth person to enter the race for Texas House Speaker when he announced his candidacy Friday.
Anti-Phelan Republicans have settled on a consensus candidate for speaker
Republican opponents of House Speaker Dade Phelan chose Rep. David Cook as their consensus candidate for speaker.
The Texas Tribune1d
Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unanimously back state Rep. David Cook
Four GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten ...
State House Republicans opposing current speaker rally behind Mansfield Rep. David Cook
A group of Republicans who oppose Texas House Speaker Dave Phelan are reportedly coalescing around state Rep. David Cook for ...
Big Spring Herald1d
State Senator Kevin Sparks making his way through West Texas for town hall meetings
AUSTIN— Texas State Senator Kevin Sparks announced that he will be coordinating and hosting several town halls throughout the Panhandle and Permian Basin. At these events, he will provide a ...
Sparks to host local town halls in panhandle
AUSTIN — Texas State Senator Kevin Sparks announced that he will be coordinating and hosting several town halls throughout the Panhandle and Permian Basin. At these events, he will provide a ...