Joe Straus, Voice of Moderation in Texas Legislature, Won't Seek Re-Election

House speaker doesn't rule out future run for governor

"...Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, long-serving Republican House Speaker Joe Straus surprised observers today when he announced he would not..."

Oct. 25, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Straus The Survivor

How the coup to remove the Texas House Speaker strengthened him

"...Boehner up in DC, now it's Texas' own Joe Straus...."

Jan. 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus on the Record

New speaker talks policy, budget, management style and environmental policy

"...quicker and smoother opening session under new Speaker Joe Straus (which probably means there's a bunch of state reps..."

Jan. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Straus 85: Now It's 88

How the numbers break down, and full list of Straus supporters

"...The list of pledges for Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, to become speaker is now out, and..."

Jan. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dunnam on Straus

After point of order fails, who runs the House: The speaker, or the committee coordinator?

"...April 6: The House Committee on Elections meets and..."

May 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus' Big Test

House speaker suggests both caucuses tiring of chub and its causes

"...floor is the biggest single test of Speaker Joe Straus' time holding the gavel. But as the House members..."

May 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus Won't Count his 114 Chickens

He's not speaker yet, and he wants you to know it

"...the White House, he's nothing compared to Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, who is very eager to note that..."

Jan. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus to Head Craddick Challenge

Republicans and Democrats respond favorably to selection of San Antonio state rep

"...the Anyone But Craddick Republicans had picked Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, as their consensus candidate to take on..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Pressure Groups Against Straus

Will outside bodies change minds inside the House?

"...the speaker race has seemingly settled between Speaker Joe Straus and Rep. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney. Now both Young Conservatives..."

Jan. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus' Budget Stretch

Committee member casts doubt on speaker's deficit proposals

"...On Tuesday Republican Speaker Joe Straus told the House Appropriations Committee that he is looking..."

May 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Speaker Straus 2.0

San Antonio rep heads to formal vote with 70 GOP backers

"...went out from the Texas House Republican Caucus: "Speaker Straus."..."

Jan. 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Conservatives Drift to Straus

Last remaining Craddick supporters accepting the inevitable

"...when bipartisanship is the buzzword, suggestions that Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, is a RINO (Republican in Name Only)..."

Jan. 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus and the Changing of the Guard

Austin Reps Howard and Strama weigh in on the next speaker

"...Speaker-apparent Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, couldn't be much more of a change..."

Jan. 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus on Film

Footage from House Speaker Joe Straus' Friday morning open house

"...the capitol press corps a chance for a real Q&A with Speaker Joe Straus. In between free danishes, the..."

Feb. 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus Announces House Committees

Lots of seats but no chair positions for reps in Travis County

"...And now the fun begins. Speaker Joe Straus has just announced House committee appointments and membership for..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Looks Like a Straus Waltz to House Speaker

With the help of House Democrats, San Antonio Republican locks up votes for speaker

"...the speaker's gavel plucked from his hands by Joe Straus – a two-term Republican legislator from San Antonio, a..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...• With the special session ending on Wednesday, Aug. 16,..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Straus Offers Welcome to His House

Nosy reporters snoop around the speaker's apartment

"...On the desk of Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, there's a small silver mint julep cup filled with..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Straus: 94 and Counting

San Antonio rep builds momentum and pledge list in speaker race

"...Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, finally went public today with the first..."

Jan. 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Straus vs. the Extremists

Railroad Commission spat highlights the divide between right-wingers and House leadership

"...their birth certificate from using RRC restrooms; Tony Tinderholt, R-Arling­ton, offered another to require the definition of women business..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Straus Lines Up Votes

"...Speaker Joe Straus has re-enforced his position as a consensus-driven leader by..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

UPDATE: Last Straus Opponents Withdraw

Smithee, Gattis declare they are withdrawing their candidacies for speaker, giving Straus clear run

"...With the official tally for Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, for speaker at 99 pledged votes, Reps...."

Jan. 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus Taps Dem for Chief of Staff

Next speaker appoints former Athens state rep to senior post

"...Clyde Alexander as a special adviser, speaker-apparent Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, has already promoted his fellow San Antonian..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week: Joe Straus

The House Speaker is out after this term. Here's doubting he goes quietly.

"...– House Speaker Joe Straus, taking a swipe against racists..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Column

Quote of the Week: Joe Straus

The House speaker, candidly on the special session

"...– House Speaker Joe Straus, politely shooting down Gov. Greg..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Column

Quote of the Week: Joe Straus

The House Speaker had some choice words for the "bathroom bill"

"...– House Speaker Joe Straus on receiving an updated version..."

July 7, 2017 News Column

Quote of the Week: Joe Straus

Everybody was ready for sine die

"...– House Speaker Joe Straus calls sine die..."

June 2, 2017 News Column

Straus in Short

House Speaker keeps special session response short

"...Speaker Joe Straus has issued his response to Gov. Rick Perry's announcement..."

June 25, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fake Discord in the House of Straus

Conservative blog floats rumor of Democratic reps planning coup: News to Democrats

"...signatures is circulating that will take out Speaker Joe Straus when the time is right." Which is news to..."

March 17, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Speaker Straus to Run Again

Footage of the House speaker's presser on his future plans and the chubbing experience

"...the nightmarish grind of the five-day chubbathon, Speaker Joe Straus has announced that he wants to be speaker again..."

May 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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