Speaker Straus: the Freedom Caucus will never run the show in the House

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Speaker Joe Straus, after 5-terms in the top spot in the Texas House, is not seeking re-election. However, he says he’s confident the next House speaker will be what he calls a “responsible Republican” and not a member of his foes in the “Texas Freedom Caucus.”
Straus, R- San Antonio, says a thoughtful, moderate Republican will be voted as next speaker. That’s despite his opponents in the far-right celebrating his voluntary exit.
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