Fight expected over proposed rules for Texas House, including limits on Democrats’ power
The Texas House will decide Thursday on its rules of engagement for the rest of the legislative session – a brisk battle over sensitive issues such as whether Democrats should lead committees, which ...
Texas House tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party poised to end
The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.
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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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Greg Abbott appoints Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Shawn Thierry to Texas’ juvenile justice board
Thierry, from Houston, became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender rights.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Texas House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as speaker
Texas Republican Party Chair Abraham George ... Their main gripe with Burrows was that he formed his winning coalition with ...