The Hill3d
Texas House elects new Speaker in blow to far-right wing
Dustin Burrows (R) to lead the chamber in a blow to the rising far-right wing of the party, defeating a candidate supported by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and other top state figures ...
Billionaires give to Texas Democrats, too, but not as much and without the GOP’s results
Texas has some of the most lenient ethics laws in the country. Donors can give unlimited amounts to candidates, and Patrick’s ...
The Texas Tribune1d
A Trump DOJ could bring an end to the yearslong investigation of his ally Ken Paxton
Donald Trump and the Texas attorney general have forged a friendship over the years, one that has been cemented in their ...
Drew Landry: House Speaker race over, Texas-sized political drama to unfold
J, Drew Landry shares his takes on the recent election of Lubbock's State Rep. Dustin Burrows as Texas House Speaker.
theaustinbulldog1d
Austin Democrats aim for small wins in legislative session
State lawmakers elected by Austin area voters are looking to enact a variety of incremental bipartisan reforms during the ...
Dallas Examiner1d
The Dallas Examiner Newsletters
Texas House of Representatives elects Speaker Dustin Burrows, a Republican, with a majority of Democrats' votes. Insights ...
House Speaker Democratic candidate casts 'protest vote' for far-right backed Cook
Representative Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos cast her ballot in favor of David Cook for Texas House Speaker after losing the race ...