Confrontational exchange in Texas Capitol hearing leads to tears, rebukes
The exchange drew rapid backlash from GOP state leaders including Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows.
Dan Patrick gives Speaker Burrows a vote of confidence at conservative gathering
AUSTIN — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threw a vote of confidence behind new House Speaker Dustin Burrows, telling a packed ballroom of conservative activists Thursday that the Lubbock Republican will be an effective champion for the GOP agenda.
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With a vigorous conservative agenda at stake, Texas Capitol leaders play nice, for now
Dan Patrick’s views on House Speaker Dustin Burrows have shifted ... bemoaning that the Lubbock Republican wasn’t endorsed by the GOP caucus. “For the record, I don’t care who the Republican Speaker is as long as they win with a large majority ...