Another Republican is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speaker

  • State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, takes the oath of office with his hand on a bible on the first day of the 88th legislature on Jan 10, 2023. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune
    State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, takes the oath of office with his hand on a bible on the first day of the 88th legislature on Jan 10, 2023. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

    “Another Republican is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speaker” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

    Mansfield Republican David Cook said Tuesday he intends to run for Texas House Speaker, becoming the third person to challenge the ch…