After weeks of Republican infighting and a tumultuous primary season that saw moderates face off against extremists in Texas’ ...

The Texas House will decide Thursday on its rules of engagement for the rest of the legislative session – a brisk battle over sensitive issues such as whether Democrats should lead committees, which ...

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

State Representative Dustin Burrows will sit at the helm of the Texas House after a contentious race to determine who would lead the lower legislative chamber. Burrows' victory marks a devastating ...

Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, left, joined by his wife, Elizabeth, and their children is sworn in by Secretary of State ...

There is a new speaker of the Texas House. That was the top issue as the 89th session of the Texas Legislature began.

Since then, the vast majority of House speakers have been elected by acclamation or with more than 140 votes. Even Rep. Dade ...

Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was voted speaker of the Texas ... Lawmakers are not expected to work as many overtime sessions ...

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...

AUSTIN — Texas House lawmakers elected Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows as speaker Tuesday, shortly after the Legislature’s ...

Lubbock republican Dustin Burrows was elected speaker of the Texas House of Representatives on Tuesday. Here’s a timeline of ...