A Texas Republican who survived a primary assault from his own party’s right wing said Thursday that the GOP is on track to lose the House in November. “What’s frustrating me is I firmly believe that House Republicans are going to lose the majority — and we’re going to lose it

Republicans will meet privately after the November election to choose their speaker candidate for the next legislative session.

Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the seventh person to enter the race for Texas House speaker when he announced his candidacy Friday.

Rodríguez Ramos faces an uphill battle, as Democrats are the minority party with 64 seats in the 150-member Texas House.

Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos is the first Democrat to challenge Speaker Dade Phelan, who also faces opposition from 5 fellow Republicans.

Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the fifth person to enter the race for Texas House Speaker when he announced his candidacy Friday.