Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger

AUSTIN— Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the two-term representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker.Phelan’s opponents, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, claim he has given too much power to Democrats...