Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is rallying behind Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield) in the race for Texas Speaker of the House. Paxton made a rare public appearance on Monday in Tarrant County to support Cook, signaling the high stakes of the contest.
Meanwhile, state Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) voiced support for the opposing faction, which is backing Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) for the speakership.
The decisive vote for the next Texas House Speaker is set to take place on Tuesday in Austin.
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