David Cook, Texas and Dustin Burrows

Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for David Cook over Dustin Burrows in GOP fight for House speaker
Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.
Showdown in Texas: Burrows vs. Cook in Escalating Contest for House Speaker
The Texas House Speaker race tightens between Republicans Dustin Burrows and David Cook after Dade Phelan's withdrawal, with both claiming significant support.
David Cook wants to be the next Texas House Speaker. Who is he?
State Rep. David Cook is looking to become the next Texas Speaker of the House. Cook represents District 96 which serves Tarrant County. The Texas House will select a new House Speaker when the next session begins in January. Current House Speaker Dade Phelan on Friday announced he would not be seeking a third term in the position.
Dustin Burrows says he has votes to be Texas House speaker after David Cook wins GOP caucus vote
The dueling claims of victory are a sign that the intraparty Republican war could continue into the next legislative session.
Texas House Speaker race: Burrows, Cook vying for top spot
Dustin Burrows of Lubbock and David Cook of Mansfield both say they're confident they'll become Texas House Speaker when all is said and done.
Gov. Greg Abbott backs David Cook over Dustin Burrows in Republican fight for House speaker
Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.
Who is Dustin Burrows? What you need to know about the Texas House Speaker hopeful
Burrows declared he had enough votes to become the next Texas House Speaker. Here's a bit about his path to power.
Burrows says he has the votes to be Texas House speaker after Cook wins GOP caucus vote
In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock announced Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House. READ MORE:
A North Texan as speaker? Here’s the Texas House Republican caucus’ speaker pick
Texas House members with family and guests crowd the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol for the opening of the 88th Texas Legislative Session in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Ricardo Brazziell USA TODAY NETWORK The House Republican Caucus has named Rep.
Gov. Abbott clears the way for school choice by endorsing House speaker
Two Texas House Republicans are in the running — and Gov. Greg Abbott has his choice for who will get school vouchers over ...
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Why are Republicans fighting so much over who gets to lead the Texas House?
What’s at stake, why the chamber’s Republicans are butting heads and why the speaker role matters so much in Texas.
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2 Texas lawmakers both claiming to be the next House speaker
Texas Republicans are squabbling over who they want as the next speaker of the Texas House. Two lawmakers both claim they ...
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Mansfield Rep. Secures Caucus House Speaker Nomination, but Race Isn’t Over
Republican David Cook of Mansfield was chosen to be the Texas GOP’s nominee for Speaker of the House Saturday, but it is Cook ...