Texas House speaker drops bid to keep post

Texas, Burrows and House

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Texas House speaker who faced blowback over Paxton impeachment drops bid to keep post

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Republican speaker of the Texas House abandoned efforts Friday to keep his powerful post in the face of unrelenting pressure from the party's hard right and anger ...

Old-Guard Republican Picked to Lead Texas House in Setback for Hard Right

The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.

Battle for Texas House Speaker ramps up ahead of start of new legislative session

The void is set to be filled by either Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock or Rep. David Cook of Mansfield. Experts told KHOU 11 ...

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