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Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Thursday said his decision to drop his bid for another term leading the lower chamber last year was rooted in his disapproval of President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Phelan, a Beaumont Republican who served two terms as speaker, narrowly survived a primary challenge last year from an opponent endorsed by Trump. He later declined to seek reelection as speaker amid opposition from within his own party.

In August, Phelan announced he wasn’t going t

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