A Republican House spokesman says Speaker Glen Casada has not seen an ethics panel's work that another lawmaker has accused him of rigging.
The statement responds to Republican Rep. Mike Carter's assertion Thursday that Casada tried to "rig and predetermine" an ethics review regarding the speaker's mounting scandals. Carter requested Casada's leadership resignation.
Carter said he was presented a statement of facts Monday that didn't seem aligned with the public record about Casada, along with an unsigned advisory opinion finding no ethical violations.
In response, GOP House spokesman Doug Kufner said Friday that Monday's meeting was meant to work toward a final draft, and no formal document has been introduced as part of a full committee meeting yet. He said Casada hasn't seen any of the committee's work.
House Republicans meet Monday to weigh Casada's controversies, including text messages with his ex-chief of staff containing lewd remarks about women from several years ago.