Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.

The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.

Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the City of Lubbock on being designated as the second Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

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

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows navigates bipartisan tightrope with the adoption of new rules governing committees in his ...

Dustin Burrows as their new speaker after a month ... dropped his bid to keep the gavel in early December, Rep. Burrows of Lubbock entered the race pitting himself against Rep.

We’re glad to see the next speaker was selected by a bipartisan delegation, and we’re optimistic that having a West Texan in ...

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...

Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.

The political donations came in the two weeks before the fundraising blackout period tied to the legislative session.

Since then, the vast majority of House speakers have been elected by acclamation or with more than 140 votes. Even Rep. Dade ...

Rep. Dustin Burrows is elected Texas House Speaker, winning with support from Democrats, amid GOP internal tensions.