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 […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Following the Texas House today voting to send House Bill 2 to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for signature, education leaders across the state are voicing strong support for the House’s priority legislation, which delivers the largest public education funding increase in Texas history. Authored by Rep. Brad Buckley, HB 2 directs a […]
HB 2 Represents Largest New Investment in Education & Teacher Pay in State History AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dustin Burrows, and leaders of the House and Senate today issued the below statements following an agreement on House Bill 2, the House’s priority school finance legislation. Highlights of the House […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the House voted to approve Senate Bill 2, establishing an Education Savings Account (ESA) program and “school choice” in the State of Texas: “Today marks a historic chapter for education in our state, with the Texas House passing its […]
HB 2 invests a new $7.7 billion into public education—the largest increase in Texas history AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today praised the Texas House for passing House Bill 2, the chamber’s landmark school finance legislation that infuses a record $7.7 billion of new funding into public education. Passed with […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the Texas House considered its first emergency calendar of the 89th Legislative Session and passed three of Governor Greg Abbott’s emergency items: “The Texas House continues to gain momentum with the overwhelming passage today of three of Governor Abbott’s […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the Texas House passed House Bill 6, the Teachers’ Bill of Rights: “Supporting Texas educators is a top priority for the House this session, and today’s passage of the Teachers’ Bill of Rights helps reestablish respect for this profession. […]
Texas’ 2026-2027 budget remains below spending limits while delivering strategic investments AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today praised the House’s passage of Senate Bill 1, the 2026–2027 state budget authored by Appropriations Chairman Greg Bonnen. Passed with overwhelming support, SB 1 reflects a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility while supporting […]
