The Texas House launches its Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) committee, inspired by Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting initiative, to streamline state operations while facing bipartisan concerns.
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In a dramatic showdown, Texas’ establishment Republicans rally behind House Speaker Dade Phelan against an insurgent far-right faction, fearing a shift towards hardline conservatism. With influential figures like Karl Rove and Rick Perry in his corner, Phelan’s runoff against David Covey becomes a battleground for the future direction of the state GOP and its legislative priorities. As the most expensive state House race in history unfolds, the outcome could reshape Texas politics for years to come.
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