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Burrows Takes Victory Lap. But now What?

Newly-minted Texas Speaker of the House of Representatives Dustin Burrows (R) didn't waste time in announcing his staff and release support for his "conservative" bona fides.

In a press release, Speaker Burrows stated the following:

·       The Honorable Robert Duncan – Chief of Staff

·       Zak Covar – Deputy Chief of Staff

·       The Honorable Tracy King – Senior Advisor

·       Matt Crow – District Affairs Coordinator

·       Paige Holzheauser - Director of the Office of the Speaker

·       Cait Wittman – Communications Director

Prior to this press release, in an other media snippet from Speaker Burrows, Rep. Jeff Leach is taped praising Burrows' conservatism even though the bulk, (if not all) of the conservative faction of the Republican House Caucus voted against his speakership.

“It’s no question for me who is best prepared and trusted to lead the House. And for me and the constituents that I represent here in Collin County, that’s representative Burrows.” – Rep. Jeff Leach

 

Texas Democrats Take Credit

This is bound to happen. Actually, it was expected that Texas House Democrats would go out and publicly take credit for helping elect Speaker Burrows. This can only enrage Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, who has vowed to crush any legislation that has the majority support of House Democrats.

Texas Democrats Take Credit for Electing Speaker Burrows—

A coalition of Republicans and Democrats backed Speaker Burrows, a move Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu (D) is calling a win for bipartisanship and a rebuke of extremism.. Read More.

Rep. Keith Self: "Folks in Washington forget that every day, American citizens must carefully budget and make tough decisions on how to spend their money. Why doesn't government make those same hard choices? Could it be because government spends your money?"

State Rep. J.M. Lozano: "Friends you just can't make this stuff up. The Texas House Democrat Caucus just made things astronomically worse for Dustin Burrows by claiming that a Burrows win was a WIN for DEMOCRATS!!! At least those staffers are honest!"

Rep. Keith Self: "In 5 days the Obama reign over America ends. Trump 45 slowed it, Trump 47 will destroy root and branch."

Councilman Shannon Dubberly: "And @Burrows4TX wins with majority Democrats vote. In other words, almost all Dems and some Republicans. He also violated the rule he AUTHORED that you have to vote for the caucus nominee. Rules for thee, but not for me!"

Attorney General Ken Paxton: "It is now important that Speaker Burrows and his leadership team pass every conservative legislative priority in a timely manner to make our state more secure and more prosperous."

 

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina