Texas Insider Report: AUSTINÂ Texas Representatives-Elect Erwin Cain (R-Como) and James White (R-Hillister) today joined other incoming and current legislators and conservative organizations in announcing their support for Ken Paxton as Speaker of the Texas House.
White said In the past two weeks I have had the opportunity to speak at length with all three candidates for speaker and my decision is based on process rather than personality. My constituents voted decisively at the ballot box when they chose me to represent District 12 by a margin of 58-42.
The voters in my district have contacted me by phone email and mail urging me to make sure that my first vote the selection of a speaker reflects this new direction for which they voted. With this charge I support Ken Paxton for Speaker because he represents the strong and uncompromising conservatism my constituents demand."
In past legislative sessions State Representative Ken Paxton has held firm to his fiscal and social conservatism. He is unapologetically pro-life. He has authored and supported legislation to rein in spending and promoted policies to enhance liberty in our free market system. Paxton has a long track record of fighting for conservative principles and he will not have to move to the right to implement the agenda the voters said they want the Texas Legislature to deliver to citizens.
Said Cain After listening to my neighbors concerns much consideration and significant prayer I am pleased to announce my support for Ken Paxton for Speaker of the House. East Texans elected me to champion conservative values that include:
- Fiscal responsibility transparency and efficiency
- Protection of life
- Preservation of gun rights
- Real solutions for the border
- Voter ID
- Repealing an overreaching federal government
- Economic development; and
- Improving education.
Those same voters now overwhelming urge me to support the most conservative and capable candidate for Speaker. The Speaker of the Texas House of Representative wields great control over House proceedings and I am convinced that the person best suited for this post is Ken Paxton.
Ken has a long history of defending conservative principles. His record reflects a fiscal discipline that is consistent with good governance as well as an unwavering defense of life and our traditional values regarding social issues. Ken is the right captain to guide the Texas House through what will be an important and critical legislative session. He has my full confidence. I would encourage all other members and members-elect to likewise support Ken Paxton."
Cain continued James White and I both represent conservative rural East Texas districts and I look forward to working with him on a range of important issues which effect both of our constituents."
White added I am proud and honored to announce my support for speaker with my fellow colleague and friend Erwin Cain. Erwin and I share a common characteristic. We are both East Texans. East Texas is a unique region with a set of unique challenges. And this requires bold and innovative leadership at all levels of government."
State Representative-Elect James White (R) from Hillister Texas will represent House District 12 which includes Angelina San Jacinto Trinity and Tyler Counties.
State Representative-Elect Erwin Cain from Como was elected to represent Texas House District 3 which includes Lamar Hopkins Delta Titus Red River and Franklin Counties.
