Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying both the house and senate are required to pass legislation and he’s “counting” on Burrows to pass conservative legislation.

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer playing field.

Rep. Dustin Burrows, a Lubbock Republican recently selected as speaker of the Texas House, raised more than $750,000 in political contributions in the first two weeks of December. The sum — raised in the final sprint before state lawmakers are barred from fundraising until June 23,

The Texas legislature has begun its 89th session, with many representatives voting for Dustin Burrows as the Texas Speaker of the House, including HD 71 Representative Stan Lambert and HD 72 Representative Drew Darby.

With the election of Dustin Burrows to House Speaker, Democrats are hoping to hang on to a few committee chairs.