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Moderate Republicans, Democrats elect Burrows as speaker
After weeks of Republican infighting and a tumultuous primary season that saw moderates face off against extremists in Texas’ lower chamber, State Rep. Dustin B
Rep. Dustin Burrows elected Texas House Speaker in blow to Abbott, Paxton
State Representative Dustin Burrows will sit at the helm of the Texas House after a contentious race to determine who would lead the lower legislative chamber. Burrows' victory marks a devastating blow for GOP frontrunner David Cook (R-Mansfield),
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.
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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 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.
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 Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe
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
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Republican infighting flares after Burrows elected speaker
The Texas House kicked off the 2025 session by electing an establishment Republican to lead the chamber, drawing criticism from within the GOP.
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Texas Legislature: House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as new speaker
There is a new speaker of the Texas House. That was the top issue as the 89th session of the Texas Legislature began.
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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 playing field.
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Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker, in blow to insurgent GOP movement
Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was voted speaker of the Texas ... Lawmakers are not expected to work as many overtime sessions this time. Gov. Greg Abbott, whose priority school voucher legislation was tanked last session, spent millions of his own campaign ...
What to know about Dustin Burrows, the next speaker of the Texas House
AUSTIN — Texas House lawmakers elected Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows as speaker Tuesday, shortly after the Legislature’s 89th regular session began.