State Rep. Tom Oliverson on Thursday announced a surprise challenge to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
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Democrats have been in the House minority for 22 years, unable to pass bills on their own, but they are not entirely powerless. Establishing a quorum, passing the state budget and proposing constitutional amendments all require a two-thirds majority, which Republicans do not possess.
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Tom Oliverson challenging Dade Phelan for speakerOliverson, one of Phelan’s committee chairmen, said the speaker has lost the confidence of the Republican caucus.
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Tom Oliverson announces he is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speakershipOliverson, one of Phelan’s committee chairmen, said the speaker has lost the confidence of the Republican caucus.
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Tom Oliverson, who represents Harris County, announces he is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speakershipSome are scared to report crimes and feel uncertain about the police. Victims fear that if they report a crime the officers might come after them instead.
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Houston-area Rep. Tom Oliverson challenges Dade Phelan for Texas House SpeakerRepublican Texas Rep. Tom Oliverson announced Thursday he will run for Speaker of the Texas House challenging incumbent Republican Dade Phelan.
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