The decision by Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen comes less than a week after the release of the hourlong tape that sparked among the biggest political scandal in the state in years. Though he will not seek re-election in 2020, Bonnen of Angleton, Texas, will serve the rest of his first term as House speaker. “Looking ahead to 2020, the Republican Party of Texas must unite and work together to retain a majority in the Texas House,” Abbott said in a statement. The Texas Republican Caucus condemned Bonnen’s remarks in a statement released on Friday. “Texans are tired of politicians, like Republican Speaker Bonnen, who use backroom deals, coverups and outright lies to pursue power over everything,” Hinojosa said.

Source: thestar October 22, 2019 13:20 UTC