Rep. Cody Harris had accused Abraham George of improperly threatening to send mailers and censure lawmakers who backed Rep.

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

Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the ...

The GOP-led House and Senate are expected to pass an array of conservative priorities while Democrats play defense during the ...

The Issue Is Trio was in Austin for the start of the session and sat down with representatives to talk about the future of both parties.

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

Republican officeholders and GOP grassroots activists learn difficult lesson about meddling in the affairs of the Texas House ...

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

Speaker Vote Fallout -  A contentious vote ends a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers.  In the end, Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker.  But some of his ...

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