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[Melissa G]

HOUSE DEMOCRATS LAY OUT THEIR 64 NO VOTES ON CRADDICK

Combined with 12 publicly announced Republicans, enough to block

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The House Democratic Caucus said, "Today, the fact that there will be a new Speaker for the 81st Texas House of Representatives is established, there being at least 76 House members publicly committed to change."

"As Texans first, House Democrats have worked and continue to work to bring change to theTexas House of Representatives. Moving Texas forward for all Texans with policies that improve the lives of our constituents has been our overriding goal. Allowing each House Member to represent their constituents to the best of their ability, and allow ideas, bills and policy to be dictated by the merits is the best way to achieve that goal. We are eager to work with like-minded Republicans in a bipartisan manner."

They continue: "Attached are the signatures of 64 House Democrats who are publicly committed to this future. Their mutual trust, resolve, unity and commitment to one another is to be commended."

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Now, the real speaker's race begins as former Craddick pledges seek a new home. Other entrants in the race are likely to include the recently touted John Smithee (R-Amarillo) who may now be free of his pledge to the incumbent. Some are also calling for two-time Craddick challenger Brian McCall (R-Plano) to enter the race.

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