Texas House to elect new Speaker

Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock elected as Texas House Speaker
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.
Texas House elects new Speaker in blow to far-right wing
The Texas House on Tuesday elected state Rep. Dustin Burrows (R) to lead the chamber in a blow to the rising far-right wing of the party, defeating a candidate supported by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and other top state figures.
Dustin Burrows's Election As Texas House Speaker Sparks MAGA Anger
Texas GOP Representative-elect Shelley Luther wrote on X: "Today, the RINO (anti-MAGA) Establishment laughed in the faces of our Republican grassroots. They chose Democrat chairs and Lobbyist buddies over their voters. I look forward to seeing if they're still laughing after the next round of primaries. The fight starts today."
Old-Guard Republican Picked to Lead Texas House in Setback for Hard Right
The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.
Texas House to pick new speaker, concluding brutal proxy war
The new speaker will have a dramatic impact on the direction of this year’s lawmaking — and potentially the future of the Legislature.
Texas House to elect new Speaker after month-long divisive battle among Republicans
After current House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to keep the gavel in early December, one member of his leadership team, Representative Dustin Burrows of Lubbock entered the race pitting himself against Representative David Cook of Mansfield.
Texas Attorney General sues TikTok over safety standards for minors
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'Anti-MAGA' Texas state Rep. Burrows wins House speakership in bitter GOP inter-party battle
The Texas GOP has been divided since the state House impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was acquitted in the Senate.
Allstate accused of secretly selling location data in Texas lawsuit
The legal action alleges violations of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), which requires companies to provide clear notice and obtain informed consent before collecting or selling ...
Rumble Among 15 Targets of Texas Attorney General’s Child Privacy Probe
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Paxton's office asks Texas Supreme Court to toss ethics lawsuit after assistant dodged similar suit
Both lawsuits stem from the attorney general's attempt to call into question the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Texas Supreme Court hears case on future of El Paso's largest migrant shelter network
The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the future of Annunciation House, El Paso's largest migrant shelter ...
Watch Live: Texas' 89th legislative session begins with lawmakers voting for a new House speaker
The 89th legislative session begins on Tuesday with members of the Texas House voting for their new speaker after a ...
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Texas AG files another lawsuit against TikTok for deceptive promotion
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a second lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the company of falsely promoting their ...