December 17, 2014 4:01 PM

Speaker Straus becomes Vice Chair of national GOP campaign committee

Straus’ elevation to vice chair puts him on track to lead the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee in two years

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, is the next Vice Chair of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee, a group that helps raise money for Republicans in state legislature across America.

“Speaker Joe Straus is a committed leader for the people of Texas and a strong, conservative voice who is leading the charge nationally to protect our individual liberties and preserve our nation’s commitment to the principles that make us strong,” said Republican State Leadership Committee President Matt Walter. “We are thrilled that Speaker Straus will be at the helm of the RLCC during the pivotal 2016 election cycle, when we will build upon our record gains in state legislatures across the nation.”