AUSTIN, Texas — State Rep. Tom Oliverson on Thursday announced a challenge to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, arguing that Phelan has ceded too much power to the minority of Democrats serving in the ...

AUSTIN, Texas — State Rep. Dr. Tom Oliverson announced his candidacy for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Thursday morning in Austin. “The status quo is too dysfunctional to continue, and ...

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As Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan fights to maintain his seat in the state Legislature, a Republican colleague already is mounting a bid to take his leadership position. State Rep. Tom Oliverson of ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas Republican lawmaker announced he’s running to become the next House Speaker, setting up an early fight for the lower chamber’s top leadership position if Dade Phelan loses his ...

State Rep. Tom Oliverson on Thursday announced a challenge to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, arguing that Phelan has ceded too much power to the minority of Democrats serving in the chamber.

State Rep. Tom Oliverson on Thursday announced a surprise challenge to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, condemning his fellow Republican’s “dysfunctional” leadership as he fights for political ...

State Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, announces his candidacy for Texas House Speaker during a press conference on March 21, 2024 in Austin. Credit: Maria Crane/The Texas Tribune State Rep. Tom ...

This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/21/tom-oliverson-dade-phelan-texas-speaker/. State Rep. Tom Oliverson on ...