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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

 


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

 

Brandon Creighton guides school choice bill in Senate February 5


Dan Patrick and GOP senators appear to be on verge of ending decade of failure on paramount priority at Capitol where bill will be written in conference committee where compromise and tradeoffs that aren't strong suit would be required. more


 


Vouchers plan goes to west wing on 19-12 vote with one GOP member breaking ranks after chief author delivers scorching rebuke of minority party portrayals of measure as a giveaway to donors that siphons money from public schools that are strapped for cash. more

Speaker @Burrows4TX speaks at Midland-Odessa day on February 4

 

@GregAbbott_TX shows Texas troops and DPS at border February 3


Senate could be out of touch with voters based on UH survey that finds 72% of GOP voters with thumbs up on resort gambling with almost 60% for wagers on games and 62% of all voters for sale and use of pot despite 55% for hemp THC ban. more


 


Lieutenant governor says Alaska only state that's had speaker elected by minority party in nation's history without mention of more dramatic example in his own back yard with Rick Perry replacement vote. more

@Burrows4TX with Texas Police Chiefs Association on January 30

 

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