Texas GOP Primary Runoffs Deepen Party Divisions

House Speaker Dade Phelan narrowly survives challenge as intra-party conflicts escalate over school vouchers and impeachment votes.

Dade Phelan defeats David Covey by fewer than 400 votes in a contentious runoff.
Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick backed challengers to incumbents who opposed their agendas.
Gov. Greg Abbott claims enough support to pass school vouchers after several incumbents lose.
The runoffs highlight significant financial influence from major donors on both sides.
Democrats see GOP divisions as an opportunity to gain ground in future elections.