State of Texas: Republicans face party pressure in race for House Speaker
Two Republicans, David Cook and Dustin Burrows, are vying to become Speaker of the Texas House. After a series of votes last weekend, both are declaring victory. Politics Correspondent Dylan McKim interviews Abraham George,
Showdown in Texas: Burrows vs. Cook in Escalating Contest for House Speaker
The Texas House Speaker race tightens between Republicans Dustin Burrows and David Cook after Dade Phelan's withdrawal, with both claiming significant support.
Texas GOP tells members to unite in House Speaker race
Texas House Republicans remain split on who to support in the Speaker of the House race one week after Speaker Dade Phelan removed himself from contention and was replaced by Rep. Dustin Burrows,
A new Texas GOP rule could alter the House speaker’s race — and ban some Republicans from appearing in primaries
Republicans who vote against party leaders’ preferred candidate could be barred from running in primaries. Lawsuits could follow.
Gov. Greg Abbott backs David Cook over Dustin Burrows in Republican fight for House speaker
Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.
Dustin Burrows on bipartisanship, school vouchers and why he still thinks he’ll be Texas House speaker
In a Q&A, Burrows said he’s still confident he’ll win. But he says the leadership race is bigger than any one person and his supporters are trying to protect the integrity of the House.
Dustin Burrows believes opposition by fellow Republicans won’t block path to House speaker
Rep. Dustin Burrows said he expects to prevail even though more House Republicans have committed their support to Rep. David Cook.
The Texas Tribune2d
Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for David Cook over Dustin Burrows in GOP fight for House speaker
Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the ...
Texas Standard1d
Gov. Greg Abbott weighs in on Texas House speaker race
Gov. Greg Abbott has come out in support of Rep. David Cook for the Texas House speakership. Abbott said on social media ...
Houston Chronicle12d
Texas House Speaker race heating up as Phelan, Cook go head-to-head
Current House Speaker Dade Phelan and sophomore representative David Cook (R-Mansfield) are duking it out this week for ...