The five-term lawmaker who dropped his bid for a third term as speaker says he was right to impeach Ken Paxton and not twist ...

Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...

In a dramatic two-ballot vote Tuesday, Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock clinched the title of speaker of the Texas House.

At least one Austin insider says former speaker Dade Phelan will still have a voice in the house. Burrows supports school vouchers, which is something he and Governor Greg Abbott agree on.

Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.

After former House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to keep the gavel in early December, Rep. Burrows of Lubbock entered the race pitting himself against Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.

Texas state Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, addresses the members after being named speaker of the house during opening day of the 89th Texas Legislative Session in Austin, Texas, Tuesday ...

Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement ... is soon to be vacated by the current chamber leader, Dade Phelan of Beaumont, who is being pushed out by party ...