Texas Insider Report: PLAINVIEW Texas Representatives-Elect Charles Perry & Jim Landtroop today joined numerous statewide conservative organizations in calling for Republicans to select a Speaker of the Texas House from within their own caucus. Perry & Landtroop did not pledge their support to the current Speaker early on because they wanted to hear from their constituents first.
After praying about it and seeking the will of Districts 83 and 85 both Perry and Landtroop decided to help elect a conservative Speaker through a united Republican caucus vote and are pleased to pledge their support to conservative candidate Ken Paxton.
Warren Chisum and I had a very cordial conversation"
noted Charles Perry and he was most gracious understanding my endorsement of Ken Paxton in his bid for Speaker."
Said Landtroop We understand the gravity of this decision however Charles and I have taken this stand because we feel that the voters sent us to Austin to represent their West Texas values and we believe that starts with
electing a conservative champion as the next Speaker of the Texas House."
Added Landtroop I know why I was elected by a nearly 2-to-1 margin on election night and it was not to go to Austin and do business as usual. West Texans are tired of the government spending too much and ignoring the common-sense values and needs of working families.
In my Contract with West Texas I promised voters that I would fight to repeal Obamacare protect life and secure Voter ID. Charles ran on the same principles including balancing the state budget and promoting a job-creating environment for West Texas families.
The citizens have placed their trust in us to accomplish this agenda and that starts by putting the right leader in charge" Landtroop said.
Continued Perry No one wants a contentious Speakers race but in order to effectively achieve our goals Texas must have a Speaker who is dedicated to reducing the size and power of government and defending our freedoms.
Ken Paxton is a dependable conservative ally who will stand firm for our principles no matter the political climate. Jim and I trust him to bring these key issues to the floor for an up or down vote and to appoint true conservatives to key committee positions" Perry said.
Ken Paxton has worked tirelessly to stop a federal takeover of our State and protect individual liberties. As small businessmen Charles and I appreciate
Representative Paxtons track record of repeatedly introducing legislation to cut taxes imposed on hardworking Texans and cap the growth of state government"
said Landtroop.
Concluded Perry Ken Paxton is a proven conservative and Jim and I believe that his strong leadership will help us accomplish everything the voters expect us to do on their behalf next session."
Representative Paxtons track record of repeatedly introducing legislation to cut taxes imposed on hardworking Texans and cap the growth of state government" said Landtroop.
Concluded Perry Ken Paxton is a proven conservative and Jim and I believe that his strong leadership will help us accomplish everything the voters expect us to do on their behalf next session."
