SDEC Threatens Censure Over Speaker Vote & Dan Patrick Calls Kettle Black
Speaker Vote Chaos: Democrats draw a line as Patrick fans the flames.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/sdec-threatens-censure-over-speaker
The Texas House and Senate will gavel in for the 89th Legislative Session tomorrow at noon. The first order of business is to elect a Speaker of the House. With just over 24-hours left, anything could happen.
Yesterday, we discussed Representative Richard Raymond’s (D-HD42) apparent alliance with the Tim Dunn faction of the Texas House and willingness to sign on to cripple Democrats during the session. If you missed it:
The First Betrayal Of The 89th Texas Legislative Session
Last night, more than two dozen SDEC (State Democratic Executive Committee) members and members of the Texas Progressive Caucus signed a letter threatening Richard Raymond with censure if he doesn’t withdraw his support.