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The Issue Is Trio was in Austin for the start of the session and sat down with representatives to talk about the future of both parties.
Texas Reps. on House Speaker election, new session
The FOX Texas Trio made the trip to Austin for the opening of the new legislative session. They talk to Rep. Chris Turner (D-Arlington) and Rep. Mano Deayala (R-Houston) about the priorities of the latest session and what they expect.
Opinion
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.
Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock elected as Texas House Speaker
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.
Opinion
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 top leadership again will prove beneficial for our region.
Dustin Burrows's Election As Texas House Speaker Sparks MAGA Anger
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."
Texas has a powerful new House speaker in a blow to the GOP's hard right
AUSTIN, Texas — A push by Texas’ hard right to widen control in the state Capitol fell short Tuesday after House lawmakers rejected its choice for the powerful speakership amid a Republican feud accelerated by the historic impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton .
Christian extremists turned Texas’ vote for House speaker into a far-right rally
The Texas Capitol turned into a hotbed for Christian nationalists as faith leaders gathered inside and outside the statehouse — and called for an end to the separation of church and state.
Winners and losers from the Texas House speaker’s race
The new speaker’s power over the budget and committee assignments is expected to bolster established Republican leaders and some Democrats who supported the winner.
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.
Dustin Burrows raised $750,000 in runup to his selection as Texas House speaker
Rep. Dustin Burrows, a Lubbock Republican recently selected as speaker of the Texas House, raised more than $750,000 in political contributions in the first two weeks of December. The sum — raised in the final sprint before state lawmakers are barred from fundraising until June 23,
Texas bill would require paper ballots, launch return to precinct-based voting
You’re easily looking at another million dollars for what we have to replace,” said Briggs on their election equipment, which ...
Why Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge David Newell won't seek reelection in 2026
Judge David Newell told the Statesman that turnover on the court and the changing judicial system contributed to his decision ...
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Criminal appeals court to rehear election wrongdoing case involving Washington County Republican
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has agreed to rehear a Washington County case involving allegations of election wrongdoing. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune Audio recording is ...
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Fort Worth City Council elections are fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know
All 11 Fort Worth City Council seats are up for election this year. And residents are guaranteed at least one new face on ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph4d
Want to run for public office in Tyler? Candidate filing now open for city, school elections
The filing window for Tyler City Council and school board elections opened Jan. 15 and closes on Feb. 14. Candidates must ...
As Trump takes office, a new Texas bill would make it easier to build a border wall
Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Collin County deputy election administrator tapped to lead office
Kaleb Breaux has been Collin County’s deputy elections administrator since January 2023, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Old-Guard Republican Picked to Lead Texas House in Setback for Hard Right
The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.