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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 the fight is not over.
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Rep. Dustin Burrows is the new Texas House speaker. Here is how each representative voted.
Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement
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Republican Dustin Burrows elected Speaker of the Texas House after bruising battle
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.
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.
The trial lawyer from Lubbock has served in the House since 2015, slowly building his stature and overcoming a scandal in 2019.
The election of Rep. Dustin Burrows as Texas House speaker with help from Democrats has many Republicans crying foul.
Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.
Speaker Vote Fallout - A contentious vote ends a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. In the end, Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe the fight is not over.
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 speakerA leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer playing field.
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."
Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was elected Texas House speaker Tuesday, shortly after the 89th Texas Legislative session started. Posted: January 14, 2025 | Last updated: January 14, 2025
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