A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...

After a contentious battle that split Texas House Republicans, State Representative Dustin Burrows of Lubbock was elected ...

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 ...

This week session began! It will be an exciting and fast-paced 140 days. We will do our best to keep East Texans informed ...

A committee in Flower Mound put together recommendations for a proposed $112 million bond package for the town. Those ...

From adopting pets to catching a play or attending business classes, Coppell and Lewisville residents can find plenty to do ...

When Democratic lawmakers cast their votes for speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, the vast majority of them saw a clear ...

Texas Rep. Jared Patterson of Frisco discusses why Dustin Burrows is the right person for the Texas House Speaker.

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AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the election of Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, as ...

The most important vote of the 89th Legislative Session has now been taken and the citizens of Texas who overwhelmingly chose Republican leadership lost. Once again Democrats and a small ...