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

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

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

Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was elected speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, concluding a bitter and intense power ...

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

The unusually public battle to helm the Texas House divided both Democratic and Republican lawmakers between Rep. Dustin ...

AUSTIN — The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House electing Rep. Dustin Burrows as their new ...

AUSTIN — Newly elected Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, struck a conciliatory tone in his victory speech after ...

Will Texas House Republicans pay for supporting Dustin Burrows for speaker? Passage of conservative priorities could remove ...

Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was elected Texas House speaker Tuesday, shortly after the 89th Texas Legislative session started.

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

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...