Leaders of the Republican Party of Texas are upping the pressure on Republican lawmakers who are backing Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, in the contentious race for House speaker.



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"Texas GOP threatens House members who support Dustin Burrows in speaker race with attack mailers" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Leaders of the Republican Part…

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All Articles Factions fighting over political power in the Texas House indicate they’ll continue their fight to the March 2026 Republican primary.  The two Speaker of the Texas House candidates are trying to win over 76 votes ahead of a crucial floor vote on the first day of the 89th legislative session, Jan. 14.  A key question for many Republican House members will be whether the new leadership appoints Democrats as chairs of key committees pe…

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TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- A second state representative from East Texas is under intense pressure to switch his support as Texas House Republicans fight over who will be the next speaker. Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, won the endorsement from the House GOP caucus, but Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, claims to have a bipartisan majority. This battle, as Burrows seeks democratic support, has led Republicans who support Burrows to walk a fine line.  
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This is the latest example of the Republican Party of Texas spending its resources attacking its own members.

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"A Republican civil war" Local impact of the contentious race for Texas' Speaker of the House

Leaders of the Republican Party of Texas are upping the pressure on Republican lawmakers who are backing Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, in the contentious race for House speaker.

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GOP threatens House members who support Dustin Burrows in speaker race

Republicans are leaving Dustin Burrows weekly while a small handful of his cardinals are doubling down on their declaration of a civil war. Today, we break down all that is […] The post Burrows Bleeds GOP Support appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

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Texas GOP threatens House members who support Dustin Burrows in speaker race with attack mailers

Texas GOP threatens House members who support Dustin Burrows in speaker race with attack mailers

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