Texas Scorecard by Valerie Muñoz September 5, 2024
Perry joins Phelan’s team as he faces three opponents in the race for Speaker. House Speaker Dade Phelan has announced former Gov. Rick Perry as a new senior advisor.
“Governor Perry’s service to Texas is unparalleled, and I am honored to have him join our team as we prepare for the upcoming legislative session,” said Phelan in a press release.
Perry campaigned for Phelan earlier this year as the speaker faced scrutiny from former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxon for appointing Democrats to chair committees in the House, impeding the Texas GOP agenda, and impeaching Paxton.
At a Phelan campaign event, Perry declared that “RINOs” or “Republicans In Name Only” are “sexy.”
Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick described Phelan as a “RINORAD,” or “Republican In Name Only, Really A Democrat.”
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