While the rules were amended to prevent a new speaker elected mid-session from shuffling the deck, it would appear that nothing precludes Bonnen from taking action.

November 14, 2019

Bonnen Refuses to Replace Democrat Chairman Charged with Felony

By Brandon Waltens

After a Democrat Chairman in the Texas House was charged with possession of cocaine, Speaker Dennis Bonnen claims he doesn’t have the power to remove him from his committee, despite interpretations to the contrary.

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  • Being a Chairman in the Texas House Pays Well
  • CLAIM: Pro-Life Groups Didn’t Support Pro-Life Bills
  • Americans for Prosperity Asks Texans to “Thank” Disgraced Speaker Bonnen
  • After Bonnen Scandal, Toth Asks Abbott for Conservative Special Session
  • Montgomery County Officials to Stack Ethics Commission with Government Employees
  • Texas Attorney General Allows Water District Cover-Up
  • LGBTQ Activists Attack Salvation Army
  • Midland School Bond Narrowly Rejected by Voters
  • Commentary: Liberty Is the Goal
 

Texas Scorecard Radio

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Episode 111: Ross Kecseg, Brandon Waltens, and Erin Anderson take a trip around the state to discuss what is making headlines this week. Charles Blain from Urban Reform chats with TSR host Tony McDonald about the race for Houston mayor and what we can learn from it. Former State Rep. Matt Rinaldi has a commentary on how the position of Texas Speaker of the House can be reformed.

         

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