Longtime Texas House member (and Public Health committee chair) Rep. Dianne Delisi, R-Temple, won't be running for another term.

"I make this announcement with every confidence that as I stand down, others will capably stand up to honorably and successsfully lead," she said in a statement.

She will serve out the remaining 15 months of her term. Speaker Tom Craddick (whom Delisi supports) released his statement moments ago:

"Rep. Delisi and I have served together for 16 years, and during that time she has become a good friend to my family.... Though I am sad to see such a wonderful colleague go, Nadine and I wish her the very best in her future endeavors."

Another open seat in a GOP district... it will be interesting to see what happens in the District 55 primary -- whether the candidates will be pro or anti-Craddick. Every member counts in the race for Speaker...

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