Craddick Will Not Seek Re-election

AUSTIN---- Texas House speaker, Tom Craddick, will not run for his own position, according to four other GOP house members.

Craddick has come under fire from a majority of house members for his strong-handed style of leadership.

Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, has been vying to be speaker.
Straus told reporters late Sunday evening he has the support of 85 other house members; enough to win the seat come January 13th, when the house votes on the seat.