AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) - State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, the next presumptive Texas house speaker, has announced six former speakers as part of her transition team.

Among those former speakers is Republican Dade Phelan, who led the house from 2021 to 2023.

Phelan stepped down following the 88th Legislative Session when he lost favor among some Republicans."Ms. Thompson has served this chamber for more than five decades, and few understand its traditions better than she does," Phelan said.