Texas: Thaddeus Mccotter

U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville) lost his challenge to become chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee. He has been serving as the committee's vice-chairman.  

House Republicans re-elected Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) to the post instead.   McCotter was supported by Minority Leader John Boehner, an Ohio Republican. McCotter will remain the fourth highest-ranking Republican in the House leadership.