Nonbinding vote by GOP caucus favors San Antonio Rep. Joe Straus to continue as Texas House speaker

AUSTIN – House Republicans rebuffed outsiders and stuck by Speaker Joe Straus on Monday. In a resounding vote of confidence, 70 of 100 Republicans at an unusual party caucus stood in support of Straus, defying tea party activists who say Straus isn't conservative enough. Garrett and Hoppe sum up yesterday's action:
Garrett and Hoppe sum up yesterday's action: http://dallasne.ws/dGaXrQ