Texas House elects Burrows as speaker in blow to Abbott, Paxton …
Jan 14, 2025 · On Tuesday, Texas House lawmakers elected state representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) as speaker for the 89th Texas legislative session. ... Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a pressure ...
Ken Paxton tours state to pressure GOP over speaker race | The …
Jan 6, 2025 · Now Paxton is committed to keeping Phelan’s close ally Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock from securing the leadership role. ... Politics Dade Phelan David Cook Dustin Burrows Ken Paxton.
GOP pursues penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race - KXAN …
4 days ago · Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe the fight is not over. ... Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Republican Party ...
Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the …
Jan 15, 2025 · Attorney General Ken Paxton, who threatened to put money toward unseating any Republicans voting for Burrows, released a statement after Burrows’ election. ... “I am a firm believer that Dustin Burrows was the more conservative of the two candidates and the most in line with our party platform as well,” Bruegel told KTTZ. “So not only ...
Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the …
Jan 15, 2025 · Paxton says it’s time for Burrows to pass “every conservative priority.” According to Lubbock County GOP Chair David Bruegel, that’s not something West Texas Republicans are worried about. “I am a firm believer that Dustin Burrows was the more conservative of the two candidates and the most in line with our party platform as well ...
Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock elected as Texas House Speaker
Jan 14, 2025 · After Burrows' election, Paxton said in a statement that removing Phelan as Speaker was a positive step for Texas, but maintained his criticism of Burrows. "[Phelan's] close ally, Dustin Burrows ...
In contentious vote, Texas House chooses Dustin Burrows as …
Jan 14, 2025 · Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said replacing Phelan, who presided over the House when Paxton was impeached in 2023, a “positive step” for Texas. Paxton also called on Burrows to make sure ...
Ken Paxton, state GOP launch tour to pressure lawmakers on …
Jan 6, 2025 · The other faction of Republicans is supporting Lubbock lawmaker Dustin Burrows, arguing the 150 members of the Texas House should decide whether to allow Democrats to hold powerful committee...
Ken Paxton kicks off tour to pressure Republicans to support …
Jan 6, 2025 · Now Paxton is committed to keeping Phelan’s close ally Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock from securing the leadership role. Paxton said the goal of his tour was to put pressure on Tarrant County...
Q&A with Texas House speaker candidate Dustin Burrows - The …
Dec 13, 2024 · As soon as the embattled Beaumont Republican announced his withdrawal from the race late last week, one of his top allies, Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, launched his own bid for the gavel.