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==As House parliamentarian==
==As House parliamentarian==
Speaker Craddick chose Keel as an interim parliamentarian on May 25, 2007, when Denise Davis and her deputy, Chris Griesel, resigned because Craddick deflected questions from insurgent House members who sought to remove him as Speaker.<ref>Laylan Copelin (May 26, 2007), "Mutiny in Texas House," ''Austin American-Statesman,'' p. A1.</ref> Craddick refused to allow House members to make a motion to "vacate the chair" on the theory that he has the power to quash such a request. He also declined to allow an appeal of his decision.
Speaker Craddick chose Keel as an interim parliamentarian on May 25, 2007, when Denise Davis and her deputy, Chris Griesel, resigned because Craddick deflected questions from insurgent House members who sought to remove him as Speaker.<ref>Laylan Copelin (May 26, 2007), "Mutiny in Texas House," ''Austin American-Statesman,'' p. A1.</ref> Craddick refused to allow House members to make a motion to "vacate the chair" on the theory that he has the power to quash such a request. He also declined to allow an appeal of his decision<ref>"Craddick names new House chief (parliamentarian)," Laredo Morning Times, June 30, 2007, p. 8A.</ref>
Craddick said that he chose Keel because of the former lawmaker's decade of legislative experience, his legal expertise, and his knowledge of House rules.<ref>Gardner Selby (June 30, 2007), "Keel to return to Capitol as House parliamentarian,'' ''Austin American-Statesman,'' p. E1.</ref> The parliamentarian is charged with guiding the Speaker through the daily activities during House floor sessions. He also advises him on House rules and key provisions in the existing Texas Constitution of 1876.
Craddick said that he chose Keel because of the former lawmaker's decade of legislative experience, his legal expertise, and his knowledge of House rules.<ref>Gardner Selby (June 30, 2007), "Keel to return to Capitol as House parliamentarian,'' ''Austin American-Statesman,'' p. E1.</ref> The parliamentarian is charged with guiding the Speaker through the daily activities during House floor sessions. He also advises him on House rules and key provisions in the existing Texas Constitution of 1876.