Texas House, Dustin Burrows and Speaker

Rep. Dustin Burrows is the new Texas House speaker. Here is how each representative voted.
The unusually public battle to helm the Texas House divided both Democratic and Republican lawmakers between Rep. Dustin Burrows and Rep. David Cook.
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.
Dustin Burrows's Election As Texas House Speaker Sparks MAGA Anger
Texas GOP Representative-elect Shelley Luther wrote on X: "Today, the RINO (anti-MAGA) Establishment laughed in the faces of our Republican grassroots. They chose Democrat chairs and Lobbyist buddies over their voters. I look forward to seeing if they're still laughing after the next round of primaries. The fight starts today."
Who is Dustin Burrows? 4 things to know about Texas' new Speaker of House from Lubbock
Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday with 85 votes in the 150-member chamber.
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
Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying both the house and senate are required to pass legislation and he’s “counting” on Burrows to pass conservative legislation.
State Rep. Dustin Burrows wins Texas House Speaker
The Texas legislature has begun its 89th session, with many representatives voting for Dustin Burrows as the Texas Speaker of the House, including HD 71 Representative Stan Lambert and HD 72 Representative Drew Darby.
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.
Texas House bucks GOP power players, picks Dustin Burrows for speaker. How he won top spot
In a dramatic two-ballot vote Tuesday, Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock clinched the title of speaker of the Texas House.
Rep. Dustin Burrows elected Texas House Speaker in blow to Abbott, Paxton
Texas House lawmakers elected state representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) as speaker for the 89th Texas legislative session.
Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker, in blow to insurgent GOP movement
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was voted speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday,
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 ...
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Dustin Burrows names inaugural senior staff selections
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Dustin Burrows, announced the individuals who will serve as members of his senior staff, following his election on Tuesday.
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Local, state GOP leaders react to Burrows’ speaker victory
Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was voted speaker of the House, elevating him to one of the most powerful positions in ...
Live updates: House, Senate gavels fall and 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins
The Texas Legislature convenes for its 89th regular session at noon today, kicking off 140 days of wrangling over the ...