Texas Democrats hope to benefit

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.
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Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday with 85 votes in the 150-member chamber.
Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Dustin Burrows to House speaker
A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer playing field.
Texas has a powerful new House speaker in a blow to the GOP’s hard right
Texas has a powerful new House speaker after years of escalating Republican infighting. Dustin Burrows won the job on Tuesday with the support of Democrats who favored him over a challenger backed by the GOP’s emboldened hard right.
Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock elected Speaker of the Texas House
Texas House members Tuesday afternoon elected Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock to one of the most powerful positions in state government, Speaker of the Texas House, for the 89th Texas Legislature. Burrows secured 85 votes compared to Rep.
Texas Rep. Jared Patterson of Frisco discusses the vote for Texas House Speaker
Texas Rep. Jared Patterson of Frisco discusses why Dustin Burrows is the right person for the Texas House Speaker.
Texas Rep. Shelley Luther discusses the vote for Texas Speaker
Republican Texas Rep. Shelley Luther from Grayson County says she's already moved on from the vote and is ready to work.
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