Dade Phelan

GOP launches radio attack against House speaker

By The Texas Tribune The Republican Party of Texas launched a striking attack on one of its own this week, State House Speaker Dade Phelan, sparking a backlash from some Republicans in the chamber.

SETX son begins second term as House Speaker

Jan. 10, the 88th Texas Legislature convened with a welcome-back to the re-elected House Speaker Dade Phelan of Southeast Texas.

Texas Ports Association honors Speaker Phelan

The Texas Ports Association (TPA) honored Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont as its 2021 Port Person of the Year at the State Capitol in Austin during the ongoing 87th Texas Legislative Session. Each year, TPA honors individuals for their work and support of Texas ports.

SETX state rep on track to be House Speaker

Nov. 10, Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement congratulating Southeast Texas Representative Dade Phelan on securing the necessary votes to become the next Speaker of the Texas House.