Burrows, Texas House and Rep

Opinion
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.
Texas House Republicans face possible censure following Speaker vote
Will Texas House Republicans face censure following Speaker vote? Can they legally be removed from primary ballot?
Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock elected as Texas House Speaker
AUSTIN — The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House electing Rep. Dustin Burrows as their new speaker after a month-long divisive battle among Republicans. Burrows won the speaker's race by a vote of 85-55.
Opinion
Our View: Burrows’ selection as Texas House speaker good for West Texas, bipartisan government | Editorial
We’re glad to see the next speaker was selected by a bipartisan delegation, and we’re optimistic that having a West Texan in top leadership again will prove beneficial for our region.
Christian extremists turned Texas’ vote for House speaker into a far-right rally
The Texas Capitol turned into a hotbed for Christian nationalists as faith leaders gathered inside and outside the statehouse — and called for an end to the separation of church and state.
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 playing field.
Texas Rep. Jared Patterson of Frisco discusses the vote for Texas House Speaker
Texas Rep. Jared Patterson of Frisco discusses why Dustin Burrows is the right person for the Texas House Speaker.
Texas Rep. Shelley Luther discusses the vote for Texas Speaker
Republican Texas Rep. Shelley Luther from Grayson County says she's already moved on from the vote and is ready to work.
Texas bill would require paper ballots, launch return to precinct-based voting
You’re easily looking at another million dollars for what we have to replace,” said Briggs on their election equipment, which ...
As Trump takes office, a new Texas bill would make it easier to build a border wall
Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
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Criminal appeals court to rehear election wrongdoing case involving Washington County Republican
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has agreed to rehear a Washington County case involving allegations of election wrongdoing. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune Audio recording is ...
Ken Paxton sought to put mark on election rules in Texas and elsewhere
In the lead-up to the Nov. 5 election, Attorney General Ken Paxton ramped up efforts to put his imprint on rules governing ...
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Collin County appoints new elections administrator
Collin County appointed a new elections administrator. The elections department has been praised as a model for running ...
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Winners and losers from the Texas House speaker’s race
Shortly after Burrows’ election, Republican Party of Texas Chair Abraham George told reporters that pro-Burrows Republicans could soon be censured by the party — a move that, under new party ...
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Dustin Burrows's Election As Texas House Speaker Sparks MAGA Anger
including election integrity bills, new laws on school vouchers and the banning of what they term "critical race theory" in higher education. Texas Republican Party infighting, which has been ...
Why Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge David Newell won't seek reelection in 2026
Judge David Newell told the Statesman that turnover on the court and the changing judicial system contributed to his decision ...