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

Lubbock, was voted speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, elevating him to one of the most powerful positions in state ...

Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, addresses the Texas House as the new speaker during opening day of the 89th regular session at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.(Juan Figueroa ...

David Cook was the Republican caucus choice for speaker, but Lubbock's Dustin Burrows, also a Republican, formed a bipartisan coalition that earned him the gavel in a runoff. He succeeds Dade ...

State Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, speaks to his family on the opening day of the 89th Texas legislative session in Austin, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)(Stephen Spillman ...

Texas Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) won the house speaker position, but most Republicans didn't vote for him. NFL Has Plan to Combat Quarterback Slide Call Controversy Extraordinary giant ...

The latest Dustin Burrows news from The Texas Tribune. By Jasper Scherer Jan. 15, 2025 The new speaker’s power over the budget and committee assignments is expected to bolster established ...

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Texas has a powerful new House speaker after years of escalating Republican infighting. Dustin Burrows won the job on Tuesday ...

Dustin Burrows of Lubbock clinched the Texas House ... the floor was abuzz with activity as members and their families posed for photos with one another and renewed old acquaintances.