The home in Midland on Friday afternoon taught visitors the history of America's founding with games and activities.

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LUBBOCK — The biggest city in the South Plains is nearly 400 miles from the Texas Capitol. And yet, it feels closer than ever now that state Rep. Dustin Burrows is the Texas House speaker.

AUSTIN — The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House electing Rep. Dustin Burrows as their new speaker after a month-long divisive battle among Republicans.

Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, rises from his seat after being elected Speaker of the House on the first day of the 89th Texas Legislature at the Capitol Tuesday January 14, 2025.

Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday with 85 votes in the 150-member chamber.

Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock wins race for Texas House speaker Burrows bested challenger David Cook (R-Mansfield) in a runoff vote on the first day of the Texas Legislature in Austin.

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.

“Dustin Burrows is a true champion of the conservative values that reflect our way of life in Lubbock. Dustin has proven his ability to unite people across the state, while making certain the ...

Lubbock lawmaker says he has support to be Texas House speaker, despite GOP caucus vote James Barragán, Renzo Downey and Jasper Scherer The Texas Tribune Dec 8, 2024 Updated Dec 8, 2024 ...