AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the following statement after the House overwhelmingly passed its priority disaster preparedness and relief legislation to help strengthen the state against future emergencies and provide relief to communities impacted by recent flooding: “This summer’s tragic flooding has left profound impact on our state—taking […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the following statement praising final passage of House Bill 4, the House’s congressional redistricting bill answering Governor Abbott’s special session call: “The Texas House today delivered legislation to redistrict certain congressional districts to address concerns raised by the Department of Justice and ensure […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Attorney General Ken Paxton have filed a legal complaint in the State of California to enforce arrest warrants issued by the Texas House of Representatives against legislators who fled the State to obstruct the proceedings of the Texas Legislature. “Texans are fed up with […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Attorney General Ken Paxton have taken legal action to enforce arrest warrants issued by the Texas House of Representatives on Democrat members who fled the State in order to break quorum. “Speaker Burrows immediately issued warrants for the arrest of runaway Democrats who fled […]
Committee Hears Key Bills to Strengthen the State’s Disaster Response & Support Texans AUSTIN, Texas — Following a critical hearing yesterday of the House Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows highlighted the committee’s dedication to providing relief to Texans devastated by the recent flooding and strengthening the […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today announced the creation of the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting. The 21-member committee will have jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to congressional districts. Speaker Burrows appointed the following members to serve on the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting: Representative Cody Vasut, Chair […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued a proclamation for the House Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding and appointed nine House members to serve on it. Chaired by Representative Ken King, the House’s select committee will have jurisdiction over state policy for natural disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today highlighted the close collaboration between the House and Senate on legislation to address concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice over Texas congressional districts. In advance of the upcoming special session beginning on July 21, Speaker Burrows and […]
The first hearing will take place at the Capitol on July 23, where both committees will meet jointly AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick created the Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, which will meet jointly. Upon creating the committees, Speaker Burrows and Lieutenant Governor […]
AUSTIN, Texas — As the 89th Legislature adjourns sine die, Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the below statement highlighting the session’s major victories for Texas families, educators, and taxpayers. “From day one, the Texas House set bold priorities to meet the critical needs of our state— lawmakers met the moment and […]
