David Cook, the former mayor of Mansfield, earned the support of other Republicans eager to build a united front against Dade ...

A group of Republicans who oppose Texas House Speaker Dave Phelan are reportedly coalescing around state Rep. David Cook for ...

Republican opponents of House Speaker Dade Phelan chose Rep. David Cook as their consensus candidate for speaker.

Texas State Senator Kevin Sparks will be visiting several town halls throughout the Panhandle on Sept. 23 and 24.

AUSTIN— Texas State Senator Kevin Sparks announced that he will be coordinating and hosting several town halls throughout the Panhandle and Permian Basin. At these events, he will provide a ...

State Rep. John Smithee announced he is vying to be the next Texas House Speaker. Smithee, has been in the state legislature since 1985, representing District ...

Texas State Senator Kevin Sparks announced that he will be coordinating and hosting several town halls throughout the Panhandle and Permian Basin. At these events, he will provide a legislative recap ...

One year after Ken Paxton’s acquittal, the political rifts have yet to settle. Some lawmakers hope for major changes in state government next year.

Alan Smithee. The scariest name in Hollywood. Those looking up Alan Smithee’s name on the internet will be impressed by the ...

Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the seventh person to enter the race for Texas House speaker when he announced ...

Efforts to unseat embattled Speaker Dade Phelan picked up steam Monday when the first Democrat entered the race to lead the Texas House. State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos of Richardson, facing an uphill ...

( Texas Tribune) – State Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, is the fifth person to enter the race for Texas House speaker.