From Quorum Report it seems that while there is movement, it's not going towards Craddick. There are only 6 days left for someone to save Craddick's sinking ship.
House Ways and Means Chairman Jim Keffer (R) formally endorsed Tom Craddick for speaker saying, "After serving under two House Speakers, I have learned that frustrations and concerns can be justified without being justification for a new Speaker. I have encouraged Speaker Craddick to adjust to the new session and our new Texas House membership with a new approach to achieve broader bipartisanship and regional inclusion which will enhance the representation of each legislator's respective district.
Freshman Republican Thomas Latham has withdrawn his pledge to Speaker Craddick and moved his support to challenger Brian McCall. Latham said he has a high regard for Craddick but said, "I promised my voters that I would represent their values and concerns and I believe I can best do that with Mr. McCall." Latham personally spoke to the Craddick to inform him of his decision last Thursday.
Freshman Republican Patricia Harless has also rescinded her pledge to Craddick. At the moment she has not pledged.
So Keffer chooses corruption but says he'll vote for it acknowledging that it needs to change. Latham and Harless get it and understand that there is no benefit to allying themselves to Craddick anymore. He can't protect them and the best thing they can do is create a house where members can vote their districts. What a concept.
Off the Kuff has an in-depth update of today's happenings.
