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State Representative David Simpson, a Republican from Longview, has announced that he is withdrawing from the race for Texas House Speaker.

Simpson, a Tea Party-backed representative in his second term, announced January 10 that he had decided to run "after much prayer, consideration and counsel."

Bryan Hughes, the District 5 State Representative from Mineola, endorsed Simpson for the position.

"I wholeheartedly endorse my friend David Simpson for Speaker of the House," wrote Hughes in a statement. "David is uniquely qualified to lead the House at this pivotal time in our history."

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