Texas GOP Chair Allen West has vociferously opposed Rep. Dade Phelan as the likely speaker for the 87th Legislative Session.
With Moody's announcement, the field to replace Speaker Dennis Bonnen in the 87th Legislative Session grows to eight.
A growing field is forming for the Texas House speakership ahead of the 87th Legislative Session.
The growing field to replace outgoing Speaker Dennis Bonnen now totals six different candidates, with more sure to follow.
With two Democrats and two Republicans officially in the race for speaker, more candidates are expected to file in the coming week.
