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Dustin Burrows's Election As Texas House Speaker Sparks MAGA Anger

Texas GOP Representative-elect Shelley Luther wrote on X: "Today, the RINO (anti-MAGA) Establishment laughed in the faces of our Republican grassroots. They chose Democrat chairs and Lobbyist buddies over their voters. I look forward to seeing if they're still laughing after the next round of primaries. The fight starts today."

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 12h

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 new session.

The Washington Post · 18h

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

AUSTIN, Texas — A push by Texas’ hard right to widen control in the state Capitol fell short Tuesday after House lawmakers rejected its choice for the powerful speakership amid a Republican feud accelerated by the historic impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton .

Democrats, Transgender and House Republicans

justthenews · 10h

These two Texas Democrats voted with House Republicans to pass transgender athletes ban

Texas Democratic Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar both sided with the Republican majority, and North Carolina Democratic Rep. Don Davis voted "present."

Newsweek on MSN · 14h

These Two Democrats Voted to Ban Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

Two House Democrats on Tuesday voted in support of legislation that would bar transgender girls from participating in girls' and womens' sports. Republicans emphasized the issue of transgender inclusion in sports during the 2024 election, putting Democrats, who have embraced LGBTQ+ rights, on the defense.

The Hill · 15h

These 2 Democrats voted for House Republicans’ bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports

Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, both of Texas, were the only Democrats to side with Republicans on Tuesday to pass legislation meant to bar transgender athletes from competing in girls

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Austin-area Democrats say they'll fight for working families in Texas session. Here's how.

The last 25 years of complete Republican control have been a beatdown for working families, and Texas House Democrats know ...

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Texas Democrats outline priorities for new legislative session

Members of the Texas Democratic Party say there are several things they want to accomplish for the state in 2025. The new ...

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Texas Legislature: North Texas Democrats outline their priorities

Texas lawmakers will return to the state capitol on Tuesday to begin the 89th Texas Legislature. Here's a preview of what ...

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What both Republicans and Democrats hope to accomplish in the 89th Texas legislative session

The Texas Legislature meets every two years to introduce bills that it hopes will become law. Over 1,636 house bills have been submitted so far.

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.

From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look ...

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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 ...

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Democrats recruit Tejano star for South Texas House seat

Democrats may have found a way to fix their struggles in the Rio Grande Valley: draft a Tejano music superstar.

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Texas Speaker's race mirrors 'The Conclave' in strategy, negotiations | Opinion

The stakes of the contest are high, as the outcome of the Speaker race will significantly impact the legislative agenda in ...

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