Texas House speaker election of Rep. Dustin Burrows could test voters’ values
Since then, the vast majority of House speakers have been elected by acclamation or with more than 140 votes. Even Rep. Dade ...
Republican Lieutenant Governor concerned new speaker may handcuff conservative agenda
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has long been a leading conservative voice in Texas. The stalwart Republican says he doesn’t yet know if ...
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 ...
Democratic leader expects Democrats to chair some house committees
DALLAS — The new leader of Democrats in the Texas House said he fully expects a Democratic committee chair now that Rep.
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After a battle that split the GOP, Texas leaders select a new Speaker of the Texas House
After a contentious battle that split Texas House Republicans, State Representative Dustin Burrows of Lubbock was elected ...
State of Texas: GOP threatens censure for members who backed Burrows
Speaker Vote Fallout -  A contentious vote ends a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers.  In the end, Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker.  But some of his ...
Here's how Texas House Democrats became the kingmakers in the race for speaker
Republican officeholders and GOP grassroots activists learn difficult lesson about meddling in the affairs of the Texas House ...
As Trump takes office, a new Texas bill would make it easier to build a border wall
Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Appeals court rules against DACA, but leaves protections for migrants in place
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hailed the ruling as a victory. But DACA recipients can continue renewing permits to live ...
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A&M swimming and diving team captures win over LSU on Senior Day
The No. 23/21 Texas A&M swimming & diving program defeated No. 20/16 LSU at the Rec Center Natatorium on Saturday.
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Relief, 21st-century style: As wildfires burn, GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories
As California’s massive wildfires burn, thousands of GoFundMe campaigns for victims have become an outlet for onlookers ...
K-Wings to host Hockey Heritage Game, honor former player
The Kalamazoo Wings will continue their celebration of 50 years of hockey Saturday night at Wings Event Center, taking on the ...