Texas legislative detente? Here's why Dan Patrick, Dustin Burrows say they'll work together
The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.
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Lubbock celebrates native Dustin Burrows’ rise to Texas House speaker
Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.
The angry online attacks targeting the Texas House speaker’s race? This firm says they were bots
The bot accounts blasted Texas state Rep. Dustin Burrows as a “RINO,” “traitor,” and “Democrat shill,” and they promised GOP primary attacks against supporters.
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Texas Democrats lose leadership roles in state House despite support for Speaker Dustin Burrows
Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.
With Democrats barred as committee chairs, Texas House is looking more like Congress
Democrats will serve as House committee vice chairs, which some lawmakers said harks back to the Texas tradition of power ...
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Dustin Burrows Elected Texas House Speaker as Bipartisan Support Thwarts Hard-Right Candidate
Rep. Dustin Burrows is elected Texas House Speaker, winning with support from Democrats, amid GOP internal tensions.
GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...
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Lubbock Earns Distinction as Second Digital Media Friendly Certified Community in Texas
Lubbock, Texas, is recognized as a Digital Media Friendly Certified Community, boosting its media industry profile.
Senate committee advances ESA bill at a cost to taxpayers of $1 billion
() –The Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16 has advanced a school choice bill filed by state Sen. Brandon Creighton, ...
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Lubbock celebrates native Dustin Burrows’ rise to Texas House speaker
And yet, it feels closer than ever now that state Rep. Dustin Burrows is the Texas House speaker. It’s become a point of pride for the area. Burrows is the first speaker from west of Interstate ...