Representative Burrows earned more support from the Democratic party than his fellow Republicans, leading him to defeat GOP ...

State leaders are settling in at the Texas capital for the 89th legislative session, and sparks flew on day one.

The 89th Texas legislative session commenced today with a surprising turn of events as Republican Dustin Burrows from Lubbock ...

State Representative Daniel Alders (R-Tyler) fills in the seat left by retired former State Representative Matt Schaefer.

Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday with Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur to discuss ...

He told Republicans and Democrats in the House chamber, "I commit to you today every member, every member will have a voice ...

A new business community coalition is working with school districts to lobby for full funding, instead of against vouchers.

As the 89th Texas Legislative Session convened Tuesday, the most critical item on the agenda was the highly contested Speaker ...

A new, 140-day legislative session begins at noon. A contentious race to lead the Legislature’s lower chamber is expected to be decided.

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The race pitted state Reps. David Cook and Dustin Burrows against each other. Here’s how each representative voted.

AUSTIN — Texas House lawmakers elected Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows as speaker Tuesday, shortly after the Legislature’s ...