Joe Straus Opposition Builds Among Freshmen; Van Taylor Endorses Ken Paxton For Texas Speaker

Rep. Van Taylor announced today that he is supporting Rep. Ken Paxton for Texas Speaker of the House.  The other person who have filed to become...

Straus Chairman Shuts Out Public From Speaker Race “Threats” Information at so-called “Public Hearing”

Here is the statement we released yesterday. Public Hears Only Ten Minutes Following Three Hours in Closed Meeting AUSTIN, Texas, November 23, 2010 – Today, Liberty...

Closed Session Dominates so-called “Public Hearing” on Straus Supporter, Rep. Larry Phillips Named As Alleged House Member, Source of “Threat” of Punishment For Speaker Joe Straus Opposers

Update!!:  12;48 p.m.  House committee, chaired by Rep. Chuck Hopson (appointed by Joe Straus) emerges from closed/executive session, over three (3) hours later.  Rep. Bryan Hughes speaks first,...

Paxton Over Straus Again: Six Members-Elect Choose Ken Paxton for Texas Speaker

Add six (6) more names to the list of House member and members-elect who have now decided to vote against Speaker Joe Straus and are now supporting Rep. Ken Paxton....

Texas Speaker Race Update: Liberty Institute Sends Legal Letter to House Members

Today, Liberty Institute delivered a letter to all the Texas State House of Representatives members and members-elect explaining their legal right to communicate with their constituents...

Texas Speaker Endorsement: Mike Huckabee Chooses Ken Paxton

Click here for full details. http://www.huckpac.com/?Fuseaction=Blogs.View&Blog_id=3310 Speaker Joe Straus Details: Selected By 65 Democrats & Only 11 Republicans:  https://txvalues.org/2010/11/04/conservative-leaders-demand-a-conservative-texas-speaker-of-the-house/ Strong Planned Parenthood/NARAL Support: 2007-NARAL give him...