Texas House elects Burrows as speaker in blow to Abbott, Paxton …
Jan 14, 2025 · Burrows' victory marks a devastating blow for GOP frontrunner David Cook (R-Mansfield), who received endorsements from top GOP lawmakers, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General...
Abbott Clarifies Burrows’ Political Ad - dallasexpress.com
Dec 12, 2024 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responded to a political ad that seemed to imply he supports State Representative Dustin Burrows' bid for Speaker.
Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the …
Jan 15, 2025 · On Tuesday, after weeks of GOP infighting, Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) won the speakership. ... including Gov. Greg Abbott. Last session, Abbott unsuccessfully tried to get the legislature to create Education Savings Accounts, a voucher-like program that would provide families public funds towards private schooling. ...
What to know about Lubbock republican Dustin Burrows, new …
Jan 14, 2025 · In 2020, he was re-elected for a third time, with the endorsement of Governor Greg Abbott, defeating democrat Addison Perry-Franks.
Gov. Abbott's school voucher plan takes center stage as Texas …
Jan 15, 2025 · On Tuesday, the Texas House elected Dustin Burrows, a supporter of Governor Greg Abbott's school voucher plan, as the House Speaker, suggesting a possible shift in education policy.
GOP pursues penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race - KXAN …
5 days ago · We work for the people,” Burrows said in his speech. Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Republican Party Chair Abraham George were vocal on social ...
Texas Legislature: House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as new speaker
Jan 15, 2025 · Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means. Under the capitol dome, Governor Greg Abbott took center stage. He urged lawmakers to cut more taxes and red...
Texas Republicans divided: Conservative factions battle for House ...
Dec 18, 2024 · The majority of House Republicans favor Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, for the powerful role, while a smaller — but still significant — portion support Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock. At first glance, Reps. Cook and Burrows appear very similar.
Texas House to pick new speaker, concluding brutal proxy war
Jan 14, 2025 · Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, represents the establishment wing of the party. He’s much more conservative than Straus but is emblematic of a group that has worked with Democrats in the past and...
Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for David Cook over Dustin Burrows …
Dec 12, 2024 · The post didn’t mention Cook or his challenger, state Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, by name but said the next speaker needs to be chosen by a “majority of Republicans in accordance with the...