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What will be the majority control outcome for key committees in the Texas House by the end of the 2025 session?
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Republicans retain majority • 25%
Democrats gain majority • 25%
Power-sharing agreement • 25%
Other • 25%
Official committee assignments from the Texas House
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Dade Phelan Drops Out of Texas House Speaker Race, Dustin Burrows Seeks Democrat Support
Dec 6, 2024, 02:08 PM
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has withdrawn from the race for a third term as Speaker of the Texas House. This decision comes after months of internal party conflict and speculation about his political future. Phelan's withdrawal was confirmed by multiple sources, including his own statement and reports from various news outlets. The move has sparked discussions about potential replacements, with Representative Dustin Burrows emerging as a candidate actively seeking support from both Republican and Democrat lawmakers. Burrows' efforts are seen as an attempt to secure a coalition that could include Democrats, potentially leading to a shift in the balance of power within the GOP-dominated chamber. There is also mention of trial lawyers wanting Democrat committee chairs.
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6-10 seats • 25%
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Republicans maintain control • 33%
Other outcome • 1%
Control remains unchanged • 33%
Democrats gain control • 33%
Democratic Party • 33%
Republican Party • 33%
No clear majority • 34%
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Democrat • 33%
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Dustin Burrows re-elected • 25%
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Republican • 25%
Republican Party • 33%
Democratic Party • 33%
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Virginia Foxx replaced • 25%