Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock elected

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.
Lubbock's Dustin Burrows Elected Speaker of Texas House in Bipartisan Victory
Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.
Dustin Burrows raised $750,000 in runup to his selection as Texas House speaker
The political donations came in the two weeks before the fundraising blackout period tied to the legislative session.
Winners and losers from the Texas House speaker’s race
The new speaker’s power over the budget and committee assignments is expected to bolster established Republican leaders and some Democrats who supported the winner.
Texas has a powerful new House speaker in a blow to the GOP’s hard right
Texas has a powerful new House speaker after years of escalating Republican infighting. Dustin Burrows won the job on Tuesday with the support of Democrats who favored him over a challenger backed by the GOP’s emboldened hard right.
In contentious vote, Texas House chooses Dustin Burrows as speaker
The hotly contested race for leader of the House divided Texas Republicans and produced threats of political retribution against those who supported
Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means
As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.
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.
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 of Lubbock elected Speaker of the Texas House
Texas House members Tuesday afternoon elected Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock to one of the most powerful positions in state ...