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House Speaker Dade Phelan’s Immigration Record Central In Bid To Oust Him
Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan faced criticism for his failed proposal, House Bill 20, which sought to create a team to patrol the southern border but was blocked by Democrats. Phelan, who is now in a primary runoff, is defending his record on border security, highlighting his support for Senate Bill 4, which allows law enforcement to arrest suspected illegal border crossers, a law currently on hold due to legal challenges. The primary runoff against GOP activist David Covey reflects the intense focus on immigration in Texas politics, with Republicans aiming to prove their commitment to border security amidst increasing scrutiny.
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