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Texas Democrats lose leadership roles in state House

Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

FOX 7 Austin KTBC · 22m

Texas House blocks Democrats from leading committees

While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1h

Texas Democrats lose leadership roles in state House despite support for Speaker Dustin Burrows

Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 53m

Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party

The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 10h

Texas Republicans call for House to ban Democrat chairs

House Speaker Dustin Burrows hasn't commented on whether he will prohibit the appointment of Democrat chairs. Against the odds, Prince Harry has won a landmark victory Velveeta Just Unveiled A Groundbreaking New Condiment,

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 ...

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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 with 85 votes in the 150-member ...

Who is Dustin Burrows? Here's what to know about the new Texas House speaker.

The trial lawyer from Lubbock has served in the House since 2015, slowly building his stature and overcoming a scandal in ...

Texas Standard32m

Texas Democrats haven’t been in power for 30 years. They just lost more control at the Capitol.

New Texas House rules passed on Thursday prevent members of the minority party from holding influential committee chair positions. This change breaks a long-standing tradition in the chamber — and ...

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What Dustin Burrows voted as House speaker means for Texas politics | Y'all-itics: Jan. 17, 2025

Democrats in the Texas House just helped elect a Republican Speaker, their leader says without any political horse-trading.

KUT8d

Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state

Lubbock Rep. Dustin Burrows on the House floor shortly after securing votes needed to lead the chamber. Every legislative ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN8d

Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement

Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was elected speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, concluding a bitter and intense power ...

FOX 7 Austin on MSN9d

Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means

As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the ...

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Dustin Burrows Elected Texas House Speaker as Bipartisan Support Thwarts Hard-Right Candidate

Rep. Dustin Burrows is elected Texas House Speaker, winning with support from Democrats, amid GOP internal tensions.

The Texas Tribune on MSN6d

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 ...

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