Overview

• Texas Republicans have rejected a resolution that would bar members from associating with anyone known to espouse or tolerate antisemitism, pro-Nazi sympathies or Holocaust denial.
• The resolution was voted down by leaders of the Republican Party of Texas, with some arguing that the terms 'tolerate' and 'antisemitism' were too vague.
• The controversy began when it was revealed that Jonathan Stickland, a former state representative and current leader of the Defend Texas Liberty PAC, held a meeting with Nick Fuentes, a known Holocaust denier and Hitler apologist.
• Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has criticized the decision, stating that it is a sign of the 'moral, political rot' within the party.
• Despite the controversy, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called for Phelan's resignation, while other leaders have chosen to debate the semantics of the resolution rather than address the issue directly.