The upcoming special session — which starts Oct. 9 — on school choice and border issues is likely to put even more strain on Dade Phelan’s credentials as...
Ex-President Donald Trump, multiple far-right House members and state GOP leadership have called on Phelan to step down.
A Phelan spokeswoman quickly shot back at that time that Paxton’s request was a last-ditch effort to save face as a House ethics panel revealed they were investigating the attorney general. House representativesAfter that op-ed ran, Patrick called Phelan’s essay “disgusting” in a social media post and went even further, saying the editorial “proves he is unworthy of his leadership position.”for their process and investigation that led to Paxton’s impeachment.
“What should be happening with pressure like this from the state party, from other county parties, would help his opponent in the next primary,” George said. “Rep. Smithee’s speech was one of the most honest and courageous speeches I have ever heard in the House,” Patrick said from the Senate floor moments after Paxton’s acquittal.
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