Dustin Burrows says he has votes to be Texas House speaker

Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for David Cook over Dustin Burrows in GOP fight for House speaker
Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.
Can Texas Rep. Dustin Burrows call himself 'speaker-elect'? Why one House member is objecting
Even though state Rep. Dustin Burrows is touting himself as "speaker-elect," he has yet to definitively demonstrate he has the job locked up.
Who is Dustin Burrows? What you need to know about the Texas House Speaker hopeful
Burrows declared he had enough votes to become the next Texas House Speaker. Here's a bit about his path to power.
Dustin Burrows says he has votes to be Texas House speaker after David Cook wins GOP caucus vote
Burrows claims the support of a coalition of Republicans and Democrats, while Cook has the endorsement of the GOP caucus.
Showdown in Texas: Burrows vs. Cook in Escalating Contest for House Speaker
The Texas House Speaker race tightens between Republicans Dustin Burrows and David Cook after Dade Phelan's withdrawal, with both claiming significant support.
2 Texas lawmakers both claiming to be the next House speaker
Texas Republicans are squabbling over who they want as the next speaker of the Texas House. Two lawmakers both claim they have the votes.
Lubbock state Rep. Dustin Burrows files for Texas House Speaker after Phelan withdraws
State Rep. Dustin Burrows launched a bid for Speaker of the Texas House after Dade Phelan announced he would not seek another term as the chamber's leader.
Gov. Greg Abbott backs David Cook over Dustin Burrows in Republican fight for House speaker
Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.
Burrows says he has the votes to be Texas House speaker after Cook wins GOP caucus vote
In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock announced Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House. READ MORE:
A North Texan as speaker? Here’s the Texas House Republican caucus’ speaker pick
Texas House members with family and guests crowd the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol for the opening of the 88th Texas Legislative Session in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Ricardo Brazziell USA TODAY NETWORK The House Republican Caucus has named Rep.
Texas House speaker race the contentious focus of Lambert town hall
Republican Rep. Stan Lambert answered questions about the upcoming Texas legislative session beginning Jan. 14, including the ...
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Why are Republicans fighting so much over who gets to lead the Texas House?
What’s at stake, why the chamber’s Republicans are butting heads and why the speaker role matters so much in Texas.
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The Texas GOP Has a Bold Agenda — If It Can Stick Together
School vouchers, border enforcement and energy infrastructure are on the GOP agenda in Texas. A fight for speaker of the ...