Democrats, Texas House

Texas Democrats haven't been in power for 30 years. They just lost more control at the Capitol
New Texas House rules passed on Thursday prevent members of the minority party from holding influential committee chair positions. This change breaks a long-standing tradition in the chamber — and could signal that a contentious legislative session lies ahead.
Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right
Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.
Democrats lose chairmanships and power in the Texas House
The Texas Legislature voted to make a big change in how they conduct business.The Texas House of Representatives adopted new rules for this legislative session
Texas House blocks Democrats from leading committees
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
Fight expected over proposed rules for Texas House, including limits on Democrats’ power
The Texas House will decide Thursday on its rules of engagement for the rest of the legislative session – a brisk battle over sensitive issues such as whether Democrats should lead committees, which bills should be given priority,
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Texas GOP votes to ban Democrats from chairing House committees
Texas House Republicans have passed a measure banning Democrats from chairing committees, achieving a key party goal that has sparked sharp partisan divisions in the state legislature.
Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party
The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.
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Greg Abbott appoints Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Shawn Thierry to Texas’ juvenile justice board
Thierry, from Houston, became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender rights.
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Billionaires give to Texas Democrats, too, but not as much and without the GOP’s results
However, the minority party has yet to muster any viable ... The largest contributor to individual Democratic candidates was the Texas Sands PAC, which gave $542,000. The group is lobbying ...
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
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Texas Democrats on key issues heading into new legislative session
Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like ...
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Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means
"This may be the first time in our nation’s history where the minority party openly elected the speaker of a legislative ..
Texas House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as speaker
Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday in the culmination of an unusually ...
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What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
But the party is deeply fractured ... Though Republicans control both legislative chambers and every statewide office in ...
New Texas Speaker Aims To Enact Long Sought Conservative Policy Goals
The newly elected Texas House Speaker, Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock), is well positioned to bring school choice to Texas and achieve other long sought conservative goals.