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.
Texas House elects Burrows as speaker in blow to Abbott, Paxton …
Jan 14, 2025 · State Representative Dustin Burrows will sit at the helm of the Texas House after a contentious race to determine who would lead the lower legislative chamber.
Dustin Burrows's election as Texas house speaker sparks MAGA …
Jan 15, 2025 · The Republican Party of Texas has been rocked by infighting since 2023 over a failed bid to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, ... U.S. Rep Dustin Burrows (R-TX) adjourns a public hearing on ...
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.
Paxton issues warning to Texas House Republicans in bitter …
Jan 8, 2025 · Before a standing-room-only crowd at Tarrant County Republican party headquarters, Paxton and George said Cook should become Speaker because he won support from the House GOP Caucus last month...
Texas has new House speaker in blow to GOP hard right | AP News
Jan 14, 2025 · Texas has a powerful new House speaker after years of escalating Republican infighting. Dustin Burrows won the job on Tuesday with the support of Democrats who favored him over a challenger backed by the GOP’s emboldened hard right.
Texas Republicans Break Ranks Over State's House Speaker
Dec 10, 2024 · In September 2023, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a conservative favorite, was acquitted after an impeachment trial overseen by Speaker Phelan. Rep. David Cook (L) and Rep. Dustin...
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 ...
GOP pursues penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race - KXAN …
5 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 ...
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...