AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today issued the following joint statement: “The Texas Legislature’s comprehensive camp safety act, passed in response to last summer’s tragic flooding disaster, has strengthened safety standards for camps statewide. These reforms establish a more rigorous approach to preparedness, including long-overdue […]
Charge Holds Roblox & Negligent Gaming Platforms Accountable for Child Safety Risks AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued an additional interim charge focused on strengthening child safety and enforcing accountability for online gaming platforms that have failed to address widespread harmful content and risks to minors. Building on the […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today issued the following joint statement: “Last session, the testimony from wounded soldiers, including former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and others, on the positive impact of Ibogaine for people suffering from PTSD and brain injuries, convinced Speaker Burrows and me […]
Interim Charges Strengthened by Creation of Three New Select Committees AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued interim charges for House committees of the 89th Texas Legislature, outlining priorities to guide legislative work ahead of the 90th Texas Legislature in 2027. The charges build on recent legislative successes, enhance accountability, […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today appointed Colonel Patrick Albritton, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), and General James E. “Jim” Rainey, U.S. Army (Ret.), to the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict, for terms set to expire January 19, 2028. Created by Senate Bill 2312 in the 89th Legislative Session, the […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today announced key appointments to the senior leadership of his administration. Effective immediately, Andrew Blifford has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff from his prior role of Director of Finance, and Sam Bacarisse has been promoted to Director of Policy after previously serving as […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today announced the House and Senate General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events. Created by House Resolution 177 and Senate Resolution 2 from the second called session of the 89th Legislature, these committees will meet jointly. Upon announcement, […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today announced the promotion of Zak Covar to Chief of Staff, effective immediately, following the departure of current Chief of Staff Robert “Bob” Duncan, who will be returning to the Texas Tech University System. Covar previously served as the Speaker’s Deputy Chief of Staff. “Since […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today announced the formation of House and Senate Select Committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education. These committees will meet jointly to study and issue reports on bias, discourse, and freedom of speech across Texas college […]
House Delivers Property Tax Relief, Flood Control Support, Judiciary Modernization & More AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the following statement after the House passed a series of legislative priorities on Governor Greg Abbott’s special session call, including improvements to the Texas judiciary, providing further property tax relief, safeguarding […]
