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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.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Dustin Burrows to House speaker

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

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Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means

As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.

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Rep. Dustin Burrows is the new Texas House speaker. Here is how each representative voted.

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

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 Speaker. In the second round of voting, he defeated his fellow Republican David Cook of Mansfield,

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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 ...

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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.

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Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?

The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.

These two Texas Democrats voted with House Republicans to pass transgender athletes ban

Texas Democratic Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar both sided with the Republican majority, and North Carolina ...

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El Paso native runs for Texas Democratic Party chair amid party's recent election setbacks

Delia Parker-Mims is among a handful of Texas Democrats looking to lead the state party after a slate of electoral setbacks ...

Texas Democrats on key issues heading into new legislative session

Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN5d

The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.

From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look ...

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Texas House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as speaker

Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday in the culmination of an unusually ...

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Several protests spur outside Houston City Hall Saturday, as thousands march against Trump in D.C

Houston City Hall saw a sizable crowd of protesters Saturday afternoon, as tens of thousands marched the nation's capital in ...

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