House, Dustin Burrows and Texas

Rep. Dustin Burrows is the new Texas House speaker. Here is how each representative voted.
The unusually public battle to helm the Texas House divided both Democratic and Republican lawmakers between Rep. Dustin Burrows and Rep. David Cook.
Dustin Burrows Elected Texas House Speaker as Bipartisan Support Thwarts Hard-Right Candidate
Rep. Dustin Burrows is elected Texas House Speaker, winning with support from Democrats, amid GOP internal tensions.
Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, left, joined by his wife, Elizabeth, and their children is sworn in by Secretary of State Jane Nelson after being voted in the the House speaker position on the opening day of the legislative session. Michael Minasi / KUT News
Texas House bucks GOP power players, picks Dustin Burrows for speaker. How he won top spot
In a dramatic two-ballot vote Tuesday, Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock clinched the title of speaker of the Texas House.
Republican Dustin Burrows elected Speaker of the Texas House after bruising battle
AUSTIN — Newly elected Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, struck a conciliatory tone in his victory speech after defeating David Cook, R-Mansfield in what split the GOP.
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Texas House speaker election of Rep. Dustin Burrows could test voters’ values
Since then, the vast majority of House speakers have been elected by acclamation or with more than 140 votes. Even Rep. Dade Phelan, whom hard-right Republicans forced from seeking a third term, received 143 votes in 2021 and 145 in 2023.
Rep. Dustin Burrows voted TX House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement
"Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organ
Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock wins race for Texas House speaker
Burrows bested challenger David Cook (R-Mansfield) in a runoff vote on the first day of the Texas Legislature in Austin.
Who is Dustin Burrows? Here's what to know about the new Texas House speaker.
The trial lawyer from Lubbock has served in the House since 2015, slowly building his stature and overcoming a scandal in 2019.
Will Texas House Republicans pay for supporting Dustin Burrows for speaker?
Will Texas House Republicans pay for supporting Dustin Burrows for speaker? Passage of conservative priorities could remove the sting for primary voters
Texas Reps. on House Speaker election, new session
The FOX Texas Trio made the trip to Austin for the opening of the new legislative session. They talk to Rep. Chris Turner (D-Arlington) and Rep. Mano Deayala (R-Houston) about the priorities of the latest session and what they expect.
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Texas Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against state GOP chair, lawmaker says
The Texas Ethics Commission has dismissed a complaint against the state Republican Party Chair alleging that he illegally ...
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GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: ‘No matter their zip code’
Proponents of school choice in Texas argue it lets students attend schools that fit their specific needs, while critics claim ...
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Texas budget plans call for bigger property tax cuts
The state House and Senate announced their spending plans for the upcoming biennium, including funding to continue and ...
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Tarrant County GOP divided over school choice, vouchers as Legislature kicks off
Two Tarrant County Republicans debated the merits of education savings accounts, the top priority for Gov. Greg Abbott in 2025.
Texas House, Senate offer first glimpse at how $150 billion in tax money may be spent
House Bill 1 proposes $335.7 billion in state and federal spending, including $154.1 billion in general revenue spending.
Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises
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State legislative session under way
The first order of business for the session was to elect a new Speaker of the House – a hotly contested struggle, especially ...