Since then, the vast majority of House speakers have been elected by acclamation or with more than 140 votes. Even Rep. Dade ...

Republican officeholders and GOP grassroots activists learn difficult lesson about meddling in the affairs of the Texas House ...

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...

After a contentious battle that split Texas House Republicans, State Representative Dustin Burrows of Lubbock was elected ...

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 ...

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

Texas State Rep. Dustin Burrows (TX-83) was elected the next Texas House Speaker after a runoff on Tuesday during the first day of the 89th legislative session, after Republican support was split ...

The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas lawmakers will return to the state capitol Wednesday. The first thing the House must do is ...

AUSTIN — The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House electing Rep. Dustin Burrows as their new ...

Will Texas House Republicans face censure following Speaker vote? Can they legally be removed from primary ballot?