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The Texas Tribune · 7d

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.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 7d

Texas Legislature: Dustin Burrows elected House Speaker

The Texas House of Representatives elected Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) as its next speaker of the house. The House voted 85-55 in favor of Burrows over Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield). Nine members did not vote. Burrows' votes came from 46 Democrats and 39 Republicans.

San Antonio Express-News · 3d

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.

Texas Public Radio6d

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 ...

5don MSNOpinion

Our View: Burrows’ selection as Texas House speaker good for West Texas, bipartisan government | Editorial

We’re glad to see the next speaker was selected by a bipartisan delegation, and we’re optimistic that having a West Texan in ...

8don MSNOpinion

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 ...

6don MSN

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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