Texas
Outside interests pour millions of dollars into GOP primary featuring Texas House speaker
National groups and donors from across Texas spend big as incumbent Dade Phelan defends a primary challenge from his right in David Covey.
AUSTIN — This year’s most expensive race for a seat in the Texas House is the heated primary between House Speaker Dade Phelan and newcomer David Covey, with at least $4 million already spent.
No other race comes close, according to a review of campa... [8384 chars]