Texas Press Association
Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger
Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, RMansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the two-term representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker.
Phelan’s opponents, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, claim he has given too much power to Democr…