Tag: Miriam Adelson

In a heated Republican runoff, House Speaker Dade Phelan and his allies are outpacing far-right challengers in fundraising, bolstered by support from politically connected business groups and a surprise influx from Miriam Adelson, owner of the Las Vegas Sands casino empire. Despite significant backing from figures like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and billionaire Tim Dunn, Phelan has more than doubled his opponent’s fundraising, signaling a tense battle for the future direction of the Texas GOP. As early voting begins, the outcome of this contest on May 28 could have lasting implications for the party’s ideological trajectory and the fate of issues like legalized casino gambling.