Relations between leaders of the Texas Senate and House are already off to a rocky start
AUSTIN – Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick ...
Republican Lieutenant Governor concerned new speaker may handcuff conservative agenda
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has long been a leading conservative voice in Texas. The stalwart Republican says he doesn’t yet know if ...
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Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Dustin Burrows to House speaker
A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...
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Texas House blocks Democrats from leading committees
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
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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 budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Texas lawmakers are looking to spend billions of dollars over the next two years to create a school voucher-like program, cut property taxes, raise teacher pay, shore up water infrastructure and ...
Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right
Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers ...
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 ...