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Texas House committee assignments extend power of experienced GOP leaders
Republicans chair all committees, as promised, while Democrats will lead half of the newly created subcommittees.
Texas’ New House Speaker Aims to Unite the State’s Most Powerful Republicans
Rep. Dustin Burrows is looking to change the dynamic among the "Big Three" – the governor, Lt. governor, and the House speaker – this session.
Two North Texans to lead the Texas House ‘DOGE' Committee
Lubbock, created a new organization inspired by billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, the Committee on “Delivery of Government Efficiency” or “DOGE.”
Texas House speaker appoints Republicans to drive GOP agenda as committee chairs
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows filled out his leadership team by leaning heavily on trusted lieutenants who helped him survive his bruising rise to
Texas House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as speaker
Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday in the culmination of an unusually long and unusually public mudfight for the role.
Landgraf reappointed chairman of powerful Texas House Environmental Regulation Committee
State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) has been reappointed by Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows to serve as chairman of the influential Texas House Committee on Environmental Regulation. In addition to this key leadership role,
Texas Speaker of the House announces committee assignments
Lubbock, announced the assignments for the standing committees in the House of Representatives for the 89th legislative session. The Speaker said it is the first time in the state's history that every standing committee will be chaired by a Republican during a regular session.
'Shaping statewide policy': Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows appoints committees
Many of the top assignments went to allies of new House Speaker Dustin Burrows. But a few also went to his critics.
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Lubbock celebrates native Dustin Burrows’ rise to Texas House speaker
Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.
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Who is Dustin Burrows? 5 things to know about Texas' new Speaker of House from Lubbock
Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday in the culmination of an unusually long and unusually public mudfight for the role. As expected ...
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Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock elected as Texas House Speaker
Burrows of Lubbock entered the race ... as Speaker was a positive step for Texas, but maintained his criticism of Burrows. "[Phelan's] close ally, Dustin Burrows, was elected with the ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN1d
Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ Big 3 have big plans and a wary new dynamic
The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...
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What to know about Dustin Burrows, the next speaker of the Texas House
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 ...