Quorum Report: Rep. Richard Peña Raymond becomes first Texas House Democrat to publicly support Rep. Cook for speaker

January 10, 2025 10:59 PM Rep. Richard Peña Raymond becomes first Texas House Democrat to publicly support Rep. Cook for speaker "I believe David Cook’s consensus-building approach and commitment to practical solutions will help us strengthen these priorities in South Texas and across our state," said Rep. Raymond, who was originally on Chair Burrows list He issued the following statement: “As someone who has dedicated my career to representing South Texas communities—from rural Duval County to Laredo—I’ve consistently focused on creating jobs, public safety, public education, expanding higher education, improving health care, and supporting our veterans. I believe David Cook’s consensus-building approach and commitment to practical solutions will help us strengthen these priorities in South Texas and across our state. That’s why I’m proud to endorse David Cook for Speaker of the Texas House and will vote for him.”
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