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Phelan had previously stated he had enough votes to hold off a challenge from the right-wing of the party led by state Rep. David Cook, who was formerly allied with Phelan. On Friday, however, he dropped his bid to remain speaker.
“By stepping aside, I believe we create the best opportunity for our members to rally around a new candidate who will uphold the principles that make our House one of the most exceptional, deliberative legislative bodies in the country — a place where honor, integrity, and the right of every member to vote their district takes utmost precedent,” Phelan continued.
While he has maintained a conservative agenda in his time as speaker, such as an abortion ban and permitless open carry, his GOP critics have been upset with a number of hard-line measures that did not advance out of the Texas House, including school vouchers, which has beenby Gov. Greg Abbott , expanding state control of elections in Democrat-run counties, and various laws aimed at infusing more Christianity into public life.from his elected position.
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