In a significant development within the Texas GOP, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has decided to oppose Speaker Dade Phelan and several House incumbents, marking a notable shift from his previous stance of non-involvement in Texas House races #txlege. This move has sparked reactions across the political spectrum, with former Governor Rick Perry stepping in to defend Phelan, particularly highlighting Phelan's efforts in working with Democrats, including Senfronia4Texas, D-Houston, to address issues such as sex trafficking of children. Perry's support for Phelan was evident as he made a public appearance in Beaumont, rallying support for Phelan's re-election campaign for Texas House District 21 amidst strong opposition. The race, now in the national spotlight, has attracted attention, underscoring the internal divisions within the Texas GOP and the broader implications for the party's direction in the state, especially in southeast Texas.
"Let's get it done," Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, with former Governor Rick Perry's endorsement, addresses supporters in Jefferson County. https://t.co/mn4gghYcY9
In GOP primary, House Speaker Dade Phelan fights off claims he's not conservative enough https://t.co/3Kc0UbQjHq
Millions of Taxpayer Dollars Paid to Dade Phelan’s Company Catch your Daily Headlines with @bwaltens ⬇️ - State Agency Paid Millions in Real Estate Lease to Speaker Phelan’s Company. - Texas Universities Admit to Skirting New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Law. - Lt. Gov.… https://t.co/dCWsyx3ck7
This is a Dade Phelan appreciator account. And a Rick Perry appreciator account. And a southeast Texas appreciator account. https://t.co/d94mFNvpmL
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his endorsement of four candidates for seats in the Texas House. 📲Full Story: https://t.co/aVc3ZcEJu7 https://t.co/C5L8XMBgdn
A Texas House race is in the national spotlight as Speaker Dade Phelan is running for re-election to Texas House District 21 with strong opposition. https://t.co/KmI1rN4ZYZ
calling out patrick and differentiating from trump former gov perry rallies phelan supporters in southeast texas: https://t.co/zhLX1rXp4i #txlege
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry shows up in Beaumont to show his support for Dade Phelan https://t.co/XaXCMNPwHn
Gov Perry says it's ridiculous that Republicans are attacking @DadePhelan for working with Democrats. Perry points to working with @Senfronia4Texas, D-Houston, to crack down on sex trafficking of children #txlege https://t.co/UITL9SfbWX
after saying he would not get involved in texas house races lt gov patrick now opposes speaker phelan and multiple house incumbents: https://t.co/lFMfjNCEez #txlege