State Rep. David Cook, a Republican from Mansfield, is hoping to be next Texas House Speaker.
The Texas House will select a new House Speaker when the next session begins in January.Current House Speaker Dade Phelan on Friday announced he would not be seeking a third term in the position.Among the front-runners is Rep. David Cook, a Republican from North Texas.Cook is heading into his third term in the House of Representatives, serving in District 96.Cook's district covers Arlington , Burleson , Crowley, Fort Worth , Kennedale, Mansfield and Rendon in Tarrant County .
"As we continue our campaign for Speaker, some in our would STILL rather cut a deal with Democrats than unify with Republicans first," Cook said in November. "It's time for us to UNITE and prioritize our caucus and the voters who put us here."A unified vote from Republicans in the House would be more than enough to propel Cook to the speakership.The party will hold 88 of the chamber's 150 seats when the new session begins in January.
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