Texas legislative detente? Here's why Dan Patrick, Dustin Burrows say they'll work together
The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.
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Lubbock celebrates native Dustin Burrows’ rise to Texas House speaker
Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets an agenda that could succeed, but the Capitol is a volatile place
Throughout his 10 years as governor, Abbott has experienced highs and lows in getting his agenda passed. Now, after a 2024 ...
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Lubbock celebrates native Dustin Burrows’ rise to Texas House speaker
Dustin Burrows is the Texas House speaker ... Burrows’ victory was not celebrated universally among Republicans. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who leads the Texas Senate, said Burrows was handed ...
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils legislative priorities for 2025
The state budget, school vouchers and a THC ban topped Patrick’s list. His other top goals include raising the property tax ...
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The Capitol’s Ultimate Insider Has Had Enough
He has covered state politics for 36 years, 27 of them as owner of the Quorum Report, a subscription-only website that trades ...
What could be in store for medical marijuana, consumable hemp products in Texas?
The industry has boomed in recent years after hemp was legalized in 2019, but lawmakers have done little in the way of ...