A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe

House Bill 1 proposes $335.7 billion in state and federal spending, including $154.1 billion in general revenue spending. Senate Bill 1 recommends spending $332.9 billion in all funds, with $151.6 billion in general revenue spending for the cycle, which begins in September and ends in August 2027.

Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center public life around their faith.

The Texas GOP caucus requires all Republicans to vote in unison for ... others have indirectly signaled that they would be voting for Burrows. Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) believes the Speaker’s race is being influenced by outside sources who want ...

Texas has a powerful new House speaker after years of escalating Republican infighting. Dustin Burrows won the job on Tuesday with the support of Democrats who favored him over a challenger backed by the GOP’s emboldened hard right.

The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further right.

Speaker Vote Fallout -  A contentious vote ends a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers.  In the end, Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker.  But some of his opponents believe the fight is not over.

Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the legitimacy of his victory and issued a legislative challenge. Perhaps it was

The Issue Is Trio was in Austin for the start of the session and sat down with representatives to talk about the future of both parties.

AUSTIN, Texas (The Texas Tribune) - Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker. A Republican Texas House member is calling for the ...

Texas Democrats aim to expand abortion access, facing opposition from Republicans wanting to further restrict it.

AUSTIN, Texas — A push by Texas’ hard right to ... who favored him over a challenger backed by the GOP’s emboldened right. The outcome is a victory for Texas Republicans’ establishment ...