David Cook, Texas House and GOP

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 same.
David Cook wins GOP caucus vote, Burrows says he has votes to be Texas House speaker
In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock announced Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the
David Cook wants to be the next Texas House Speaker. Who is he?
State Rep. David Cook is looking to become the next Texas Speaker of the House. Cook represents District 96 which serves Tarrant County. The Texas House will select a new House Speaker when the next session begins in January. Current House Speaker Dade Phelan on Friday announced he would not be seeking a third term in the position.
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 Republicans Break Ranks Over State's House Speaker
The Texas House GOP Caucus voted to endorse Cook on Saturday in a 48-14 vote, but only after some of Burrows's backers had left the meeting. By convention, House Republicans are expected to vote for whoever their caucus endorses during the floor vote.
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.
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, R-Lubbock.
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.
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 ...
Gov. Abbott clears the way for school choice by endorsing House speaker
Two Texas House Republicans are in the running — and Gov. Greg Abbott has his choice for who will get school vouchers over ...
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Why are Republicans fighting so much over who gets to lead the Texas House?
What’s at stake, why the chamber’s Republicans are butting heads and why the speaker role matters so much in Texas.