From The Texas Newsroom:
After weeks of infighting among Texas House Republicans over who would lead their chamber this legislative session, Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) has won the powerful role of House speaker with 85 votes from the 150-member chamber.
Burrows now immediately takes over as speaker of the Texas House.
There were two rounds of voting in the House on Tuesday. Burrows bested challenger David Cook in the runoff, where Cook received 55 votes.
“The duty bestowed upon me today as Speaker of the Texas House is one of immense responsibility and honor, and I thank each of my colleagues for their trust and vote of confidence,” Burrows posted on X.
“As Speaker, I stand ready to support every member as we collectively navigate the most pressing issues facing Texans today—issues ranging from improving education to providing additional property tax relief, bolstering water resources, fighting for safer communities, and everything in between,” he said.