Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.

Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...

The trial lawyer from Lubbock has served in the House since 2015, slowly building his stature and overcoming a scandal in ...

The unusually public battle to helm the Texas House divided both Democratic and Republican lawmakers between Rep. Dustin ...

On Tuesday, after weeks of GOP infighting, Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) won the speakership. “The duty bestowed upon me ...

The political donations came in the two weeks before the fundraising blackout period tied to the legislative session.

Rep. Dustin Burrows is elected Texas House Speaker, winning with support from Democrats, amid GOP internal tensions.

Speaker Dustin Burrows’ (R-Lubbock) bid for the top post in the Texas House of Representatives proved successful on Jan. 14, the first day of the legislature’s biennial regular session.

House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, adjourns the House during opening day of the 89th regular session at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.(Juan Figueroa / Staff ...

Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.