Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos (D-Richardson) has announced her intention to run for Texas House Speaker. She joins a field of 4 other candidates to challenge current House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), Reps.:
- David L. Cook (R-Mansfield)
- James B. Frank (R-Wichita Falls)
- Thomas John “Tom” Oliverson (R-Cypress)
- Shelby L. Slawson (R-Stephenville)