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Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1h

Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party

The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.

The Associated Press on MSN · 9d

Texas has a powerful new House speaker in a blow to the GOP’s hard right

Texas has a powerful new House speaker after years of escalating Republican infighting. Dustin Burrows won the job on Tuesday with the support of Democrats who favored him over a challenger backed by the GOP’s emboldened hard right.

The Texas Tribune on MSN2h

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.

Old-Guard Republican Picked to Lead Texas House in Setback for Hard Right

The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.

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Republican Dustin Burrows elected Speaker of the Texas House after bruising battle

AUSTIN — Newly elected Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, struck a conciliatory tone in his victory speech after ...

How Texas GOP activists are planning to take ‘spiritual jurisdiction' over Legislature

The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further ...

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Texas lawmaker accuses state GOP chair of ethics violation over threats in House speaker race

AUSTIN, Texas (The Texas Tribune) - Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as ...

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Texas’ bar association drops lawsuit against AG Ken Paxton over 2020 election challenge

The State Bar of Texas is dropping efforts to discipline Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that his failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election amounted to professional ...

Tyler Morning Telegraph1d

Relations between leaders of Texas Senate, House already off to rocky start

Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the ...

Hoodline10d

Texas Democrats Push to Expand Abortion Access, Colliding with GOP's Restrictive Efforts

Texas Democrats aim to expand abortion access, facing opposition from Republicans wanting to further restrict it.

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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