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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?

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

With the state legislature back in session, Texas Republican Party Chair Abraham George expressed optimism about advancing the party’s key priorities, even as House Speaker Dustin Burrow’s election ...

State lawmakers elected by Austin area voters are looking to enact a variety of incremental bipartisan reforms during the ...

Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.

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