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Texas House of Representatives, Burrows
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.
See how Texas House members voted in the speaker race
The race pitted state Reps. David Cook and Dustin Burrows against each other. Here’s how each representative voted.
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Texas House speaker election of Rep. Dustin Burrows could test voters’ values
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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Drew Landry: House Speaker race over, Texas-sized political drama to unfold
J, Drew Landry shares his takes on the recent election of Lubbock's State Rep. Dustin Burrows as Texas House Speaker.
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Texas Speaker's race mirrors 'The Conclave' in strategy, negotiations | Opinion
The stakes of the contest are high, as the outcome of the Speaker race will significantly impact the legislative agenda in ...
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House Speaker Democratic candidate casts 'protest vote' for far-right backed Cook
Representative Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos cast her ballot in favor of David Cook for Texas House Speaker after losing the race ...
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