Lobbyists with links to new west wing leader and Republicans who wielded gavel before him get ratings bumps as competition intensifies thanks in part to governor's vouchers vengeance that fuels exodus from Legislature through revolving door. more Dennis Bonnen Lauren Fleming Margo Cardwell   Package that failed in 2023 sails through upper chamber with minimal opposition despite proposal that takes aim at migrants and could be doomed across rotunda where at least 12 Democrats would have to be on board. more Sens. Juan Hinojosa and Joan Huffman back bail plan February 19   @GregAbbott_TX with Speaker @Burrows4TX and other Texas lawmakers take stage at San Antonio Christian School for school choice pitch February 17 Ex-speaker who caught blame for last vouchers crash throws curve in pressure ploy with Abbott camp as suspect after House Republicans bombared with thousands of texts in coordinated blitz. more   Democratic caucus boss portrays Burrows picks as win as speaker's top GOP critic claims that he handed the wheel to Democrats while picks reflect which committees chamber's new leader sees as most important versus those that are used as payback. more Rep @brianeharrison fights long weekend break on February 13   @GinaForAustin says local women mobilizing in post on February 14 Governor who claims to have votes shows signs on possible meltdown fear after taking bait from Dems who hit nerve seizing on his own words before sweeping denial on vouchers siphoning funds from public education. more   Texas House new leader's backers land top standing panel chairmanships while several Republicans who backed election loser score committee chairs and half-dozen Democrats picked as subcommittee chief. more Speaker Dustin Burrows announces committee picks February 13   @Lakers tout first game with Luka Doncic and LeBron James paired Dallas NBA team makes mess of footprint that owners from Las Vegas envisioned with Mavericks purchase with swap of young superstar who was local treasure and cause for long-term hope in move that could set back gambling push here for years. more   Four rookies can expect to share in spoils while 20 other freshmen Republicans ride the bench after siding with loser in speaker fight as McQueeney, Fairly and Tepper appear poised for plums thanks to significant parts in leadership fight. more @FairlyForTexas shows GOP women reps with Speaker Dustin Burrows