State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) won the Texas House speakership after two rounds of voting on Tuesday, the first day of the 89th Legislative Session.
“I want to be very direct on one overriding concept: this is the people’s House,” Burrows said in an acceptance speech. “This is greater than any one person, and any one faction. This is a sacrifice, and I accept that sacrifice readily. If you voted against me, my door will be open for you.”
The final vote broke down with 85 in favor of Burrows, 55 in favor of state Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield), and nine registering as present- not-voting. Burrows was then sworn into office by Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
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