Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee has joined the growing field of candidates seeking to become speaker of the Texas House, mounting a challenge against Rep. Dade Phelan, the embattled speaker ...

State Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, discusses a bill on Aug. 8, 2017. This month, he's being floated by Paxton allies as a potential House speaker candidate.

John Smithee. Patrick, who served as judge in the trial, extolled the long-serving Republican state representative from Amarillo as he otherwise bashed the House for how it impeached the attorney ...

Governor Greg Abbott appointed two people from Amarillo, one being a State Representative, to the Crime Victims' Institute ...

The 89th legislative session is set to take place from Jan. 14 to June 2. Representative John Smithee of Texas House District 86 will return to Austin on Tuesday to discuss priorities.

John Smithee, Texas Representative for the 86th District that represents the seven districts of the Texas Panhandle including Randall, spoke about the recent legislative session and his decision ...

Longtime State Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, announced Thursday his plans to run for re-election in the spring Republican party primary. “Today I announced that I am seeking re-election to the ...

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The frustrating thing about John Smithee is that he has chosen all his career to perform at 60% of his ability. He has never wanted to get out front, or ...

State Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, discusses a bill on Aug. 8, 2017. This month, he's being floated by Paxton allies as a potential House speaker candidate.

Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee has joined the growing field of candidates seeking to become speaker of the Texas House, mounting a challenge against Rep. Dade Phelan, the embattled speaker ...

John Smithee. Patrick, who served as judge in the trial, extolled the long-serving Republican state representative from Amarillo as he otherwise bashed the House for how it impeached the attorney ...