Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows appoints committees

'Shaping statewide policy': Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows appoints committees
Many of the top assignments went to allies of new House Speaker Dustin Burrows. But a few also went to his critics.
Dean, Hefner appointed as chairs of Texas House committees
Rep. Jay Dean, R-Longview, was appointed as chairman of the House Committee on Insurance. And Rep. Cole Hefner, R-Mount Pleasant, was appointed chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.
Texas House speaker appoints Republicans to drive GOP agenda as committee chairs
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows filled out his leadership team by leaning heavily on trusted lieutenants who helped him survive his bruising rise to
Texas Speaker of the House announces committee assignments
Lubbock, announced the assignments for the standing committees in the House of Representatives for the 89th legislative session. The Speaker said it is the first time in the state's history that every standing committee will be chaired by a Republican during a regular session.
Two North Texans to lead the Texas House ‘DOGE' Committee
Lubbock, created a new organization inspired by billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, the Committee on “Delivery of Government Efficiency” or “DOGE.”
Texas’ New House Speaker Aims to Unite the State’s Most Powerful Republicans
Rep. Dustin Burrows is looking to change the dynamic among the "Big Three" – the governor, Lt. governor, and the House speaker – this session.
School voucher proponent picked to lead Texas House education committee
House Speaker Dustin Burrows reappointed state Rep. Brad Buckley (R-Killeen) to lead the committee. Buckley tried to get school voucher legislation approved in 2023 but rural Republicans and Democrats blocked the effort.
Texas House committee assignments extend power of experienced GOP leaders
Republicans chair all committees, as promised, while Democrats will lead half of the newly created subcommittees.
Landgraf reappointed chairman of powerful Texas House Environmental Regulation Committee
State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) has been reappointed by Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows to serve as chairman of the influential Texas House Committee on Environmental Regulation. In addition to this key leadership role,
All Texas House committees will be chaired by Republicans this session
Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows said for the first time in state history, every standing House committee will be chaired by a Republican.
Sen. Ted Cruz urges Texas House speaker to hold firm on ‘school choice’ bill
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz this week urged Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows to resist any moves to water down “school choice” ...
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Critics of Texas House leadership spent big in this year’s speaker’s race. They fought years for that chance.
A pair of lawsuits filed by allies of West Texas megadonor Tim Dunn shut down laws that banned outside spending in the House ...
Texas House Speaker Burrows discusses water, school choice and small business priorities
With all eyes on Austin for the next few month, House Speaker Burrows talks about House and State goals for this session.