RINO Dustin Burrows wins TX House Speaker

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5:06p, 1/14/25
I posted months ago that Burrows would be the Speaker.

The "RINO" rhetoric shows little knowledge about both the House and the Lege. If you want a truly conservative session, watch the Senate and the LT Gov with just as much scrutiny as the House. There's a reason the Senate constantly says "look over there" with the House.

The reality is that teams are jockeying for the Governorship and the seats that follow. There are long running feuds that are about to surface. This session has little to do with passing good legislation. It's all about the players setting up their next move and branding for the future vote.
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In reply to The System • 5:06p, 1/14/25
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The System said:
Ellis Wyatt said:
The System said:
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Thanks for answering. Do you have an example of this happening? It's pretty much always been the same setup in the last couple decades right?
The same people have controlled the speakership, preventing conservative legislation from reaching the floor. Drunk Dade kept running out the clock and Abbott had to force special sessions, if you don't recall. They impeached Paxton in order to run out the clock last time.
FTR, naming minority party members to committee chairs has been House custom going back well before 2000,
Do you think democrats would do it today?

Why are they controlling legislation in Texas?

What legislation or legislative priorities are being controlled by democrats?
I'm not sure if this is rhetorical, or if you are still being disruptive, or if you are really asking this board to do your research for you, but... we don't yet know which committees he will hand over to Dem leadership yet (although we have some good ideas), but you could look at the 9 committees chaired by Dems in the last session or the 14 committees chaired by Dems in the session before that and look at what did and didn't make it out of committee.
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In reply to Logos Stick • 5:09p, 1/14/25
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Logos Stick said:
Fenrir said:
The funniest part about is crowing about public schools is he seems to live in Dade's district and every public school in that district is absolute ass.

Ahh. Then it makes complete sense that he/she would vehemently oppose choice and competition by means of vouchers.

Didn't cook oppose vouchers and vote for impeachment?
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5:12p, 1/14/25
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Comparing the appointment of committee chairs (or other legislative tactics like a filibuster, etc…) to quorum issues is not relevant at all. Really a rather dumb comparison.

Even the must radical Dems have only played the quorum issue a couple of times. Because that is not a legitimate legislative tactic. It is breaking house/senate rules and can get legal officers called to physically force them back into the capital.

There is a reason they fled the whole State when they pulled that stunt before.

This current action is just establishment republicans choosing to align themselves with the Democratic Party over the Republican Party to hold onto their personal power. As simple as that, even if they try to dress it up into something else more "noble" sounding.
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In reply to The System • 5:13p, 1/14/25
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The System said:
Ellis Wyatt said:
The System said:
Ellis Wyatt said:
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Thanks for answering. Do you have an example of this happening? It's pretty much always been the same setup in the last couple decades right?
The same people have controlled the speakership, preventing conservative legislation from reaching the floor. Drunk Dade kept running out the clock and Abbott had to force special sessions, if you don't recall. They impeached Paxton in order to run out the clock last time.
FTR, naming minority party members to committee chairs has been House custom going back well before 2000,
Do you think democrats would do it today?

Why are they controlling legislation in Texas?

What legislation or legislative priorities are being controlled by democrats?
  • Rep. Harold Dutton, Public Education Committee, held up school voucher legislation (HB 3979 in 2021).
  • Rep. Chris Turner, Business and Industry Committee, delayed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (HB 2127 in 2023).
  • Rep. Nicole Collier, Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, stalled the Texas Anti-Gang Center bill (HB 103 in 2021).
  • Rep. Abel Herrero, Corrections Committee, delayed the "Good Time" credit reform bill (HB 2449 in 2023).
  • Rep. Victoria Neave, County Affairs Committee, slowed down the Sanctuary City Preemption Bill (HB 1938 in 2019).
  • Rep. Oscar Longoria, Business & Industry Committee, held up the Right to Work Protection Act (HB 275 in 2021).
  • Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos, Environmental Regulation Committee, delayed the Permian Basin Seismic Activity bill (HB 3556 in 2021).
  • Rep. Mary Gonzlez, Agriculture & Livestock Committee, held up the Agriculture Protection Act (HB 914 in 2023).
  • Rep. Armando Walle, Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee, stalled the Parental Rights in Child Custody bill (HB 1589 in 2021).
  • Rep. Gene Wu, Urban Affairs Committee, delayed the Short-Term Rental Regulation bill (HB 2458 in 2019).
  • Rep. Jessica Gonzlez, Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, slowed down the State Park Funding bill (HB 1515 in 2023).
  • Rep. Jarvis Johnson, Public Health Committee, held up the Medical Conscience Clause bill (HB 1539 in 2019).
  • Rep. Eddie Lucio III, Resolutions Calendars Committee, delayed the resolution for Texas Independence Day (HR 489 in 2021).
  • Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee, stalled the Occupational Licensing Reform bill (HB 1802 in 2023).
  • Rep. Garnet Coleman, Public Health Committee, delayed the Mental Health Parity Act (HB 10 in 2019).
  • Rep. Terry Canales, Transportation Committee, held up the Highway Construction Priority bill (HB 1885 in 2021).
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In reply to agaberto • 5:46p, 1/14/25
agaberto said:
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/14/dustin-burrows-david-cook-texas-house-speaker-vote/


Texas replaced one RINO with another.
We can only blame the Republicans. They cannot get together to elect a true Republican, then why should we be surprised.
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5:49p, 1/14/25
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Cecil Bell (Montgomery County), WTF?
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In reply to fc2112 • 5:51p, 1/14/25
fc2112 said:
My rep voted for David Cook

But my rep IS David Cook


My rep voted for Dustin Burrows

But my rep IS Dustin Burrows
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In reply to Tea Party • 5:57p, 1/14/25
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Texas GOP is full of RINO's.

What is that?
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In reply to Ag87H2O • 6:04p, 1/14/25
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Every Republican (lol) that sided with Democrats and voted for Burrows for Speaker should be expelled from the Republican Party and if they want to run in 2026 they should have to run as a third party candidate.

That would be illegal. Sounds crazy, but it's true. The parties aren't allowed to put additional restrictions on primary candidates than what is in the election code. If someone files to run as a republican, and they meet all the qualifications as listed in the election code, then they get onto the ballot.
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In reply to HTownAg98 • 6:10p, 1/14/25
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HTownAg98 said:
Ag87H2O said:
Every Republican (lol) that sided with Democrats and voted for Burrows for Speaker should be expelled from the Republican Party and if they want to run in 2026 they should have to run as a third party candidate.

That would be illegal. Sounds crazy, but it's true. The parties aren't allowed to put additional restrictions on primary candidates than what is in the election code. If someone files to run as a republican, and they meet all the qualifications as listed in the election code, then they get onto the ballot.
Yeah, I'm not sure how many of these grand reprisals can be carried out without amending Texas election code, which seems unlikely now.
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In reply to agaberto • 6:17p, 1/14/25
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Not going to let OP get me to whine about my glass being only 95% full.
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In reply to Charpie • 6:21p, 1/14/25
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J. Walter Weatherman said:
1836er said:
J. Walter Weatherman said:
Are there specific policy positions that make him a RINO?
This question misses the point. What this was about, and what makes him a RINO, is letting the Democrats in the state legislature, rather than the Republicans, choose the speaker.


I understand your point, but I care a lot more if he's voting against conservative policies or taking positions against actual legislative conservative goals. Are there any of those someone can point to?
No because it hasn't happened. The whole Democratic chair stuff is a talking point and hasn't been an issue until Paxton was impeached.


That was why I asked. If someone has any examples of conservative bills not being passed because of the setup that's been in place for the last couple of decades it would be great if they could share them.

Eta - catching up now looks like a few were posted up thread so reading through them now. Still not sure that qualifies someone who seems to hold no liberal positions as a RINO.
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In reply to J. Walter Weatherman • 6:30p, 1/14/25
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We told you. It literally kills GOP bills in democrat committees.
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In reply to WolfCall • 6:30p, 1/14/25
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WolfCall said:
Not going to let OP get me to whine about my glass being only 95% full.

That's about where I am at. 2024 was a fantastic election for the GOP on the local, state, and national level. There's a power struggle within the party in Texas but the GOP still has the governorship, senate, and the house.

There will be plenty of conservative legislation passed this session. But you might not get everything you want. Get what you can get passed, and then go to the table with the tougher issues and see if there's a compromise or a bill both sides can get behind.
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In reply to HTownAg98 • 6:32p, 1/14/25
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That would be illegal. Sounds crazy, but it's true. The parties aren't allowed to put additional restrictions on primary candidates than what is in the election code


Do you have a link for this ?

Im hearing different things on this.

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In reply to gbaby23 • 6:36p, 1/14/25
gbaby23 said:
The System said:
Ellis Wyatt said:
The System said:
Ellis Wyatt said:
Quote:


Thanks for answering. Do you have an example of this happening? It's pretty much always been the same setup in the last couple decades right?
The same people have controlled the speakership, preventing conservative legislation from reaching the floor. Drunk Dade kept running out the clock and Abbott had to force special sessions, if you don't recall. They impeached Paxton in order to run out the clock last time.
FTR, naming minority party members to committee chairs has been House custom going back well before 2000,
Do you think democrats would do it today?

Why are they controlling legislation in Texas?

What legislation or legislative priorities are being controlled by democrats?
  • Rep. Harold Dutton, Public Education Committee, held up school voucher legislation (HB 3979 in 2021).
  • Rep. Chris Turner, Business and Industry Committee, delayed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (HB 2127 in 2023).
  • Rep. Nicole Collier, Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, stalled the Texas Anti-Gang Center bill (HB 103 in 2021).
  • Rep. Abel Herrero, Corrections Committee, delayed the "Good Time" credit reform bill (HB 2449 in 2023).
  • Rep. Victoria Neave, County Affairs Committee, slowed down the Sanctuary City Preemption Bill (HB 1938 in 2019).
  • Rep. Oscar Longoria, Business & Industry Committee, held up the Right to Work Protection Act (HB 275 in 2021).
  • Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos, Environmental Regulation Committee, delayed the Permian Basin Seismic Activity bill (HB 3556 in 2021).
  • Rep. Mary Gonzlez, Agriculture & Livestock Committee, held up the Agriculture Protection Act (HB 914 in 2023).
  • Rep. Armando Walle, Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee, stalled the Parental Rights in Child Custody bill (HB 1589 in 2021).
  • Rep. Gene Wu, Urban Affairs Committee, delayed the Short-Term Rental Regulation bill (HB 2458 in 2019).
  • Rep. Jessica Gonzlez, Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, slowed down the State Park Funding bill (HB 1515 in 2023).
  • Rep. Jarvis Johnson, Public Health Committee, held up the Medical Conscience Clause bill (HB 1539 in 2019).
  • Rep. Eddie Lucio III, Resolutions Calendars Committee, delayed the resolution for Texas Independence Day (HR 489 in 2021).
  • Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee, stalled the Occupational Licensing Reform bill (HB 1802 in 2023).
  • Rep. Garnet Coleman, Public Health Committee, delayed the Mental Health Parity Act (HB 10 in 2019).
  • Rep. Terry Canales, Transportation Committee, held up the Highway Construction Priority bill (HB 1885 in 2021).


Where is this list from? Did some quick googling and it seems like most of these either passed or the description here isn't accurate.
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In reply to Teslag • 6:39p, 1/14/25
Teslag said:
We told you. It literally kills GOP bills in democrat committees.


And I asked for examples of bills that have been "killed". The majority of the list provided so far have been passed, so is the issue they are just delaying them?
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In reply to American Hardwood • 6:41p, 1/14/25
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American Hardwood said:
My Rep. Todd Hunter voted for Burrows.


Also mine. I will be voting against him next time around. POS.

This just proves Texas is a purple state.
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In reply to Im Gipper • 6:47p, 1/14/25
Im Gipper said:
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That would be illegal. Sounds crazy, but it's true. The parties aren't allowed to put additional restrictions on primary candidates than what is in the election code


Do you have a link for this ?

Im hearing different things on this.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18GSt6S2-HYt74OehQtVvuvm1v9GOUYSQ/view
Cantrell v. Carlson seems to be pretty cut and dry on this.
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In reply to YouBet • 6:47p, 1/14/25
YouBet said:
American Hardwood said:
My Rep. Todd Hunter voted for Burrows.


Also mine. I will be voting against him next time around. POS.

This just proves Texas is a purple state.


Yawn

Texas is a solid red state.

Just because charlatans get elected doesn't change that. In fact, this proves TEXAS IS RED

If Texas were purple, these RINOs would not need to lie to be elected!

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In reply to HTownAg98 • 6:48p, 1/14/25
Appreciate the link. I'll read it on my next trip to the, uh, office.

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6:52p, 1/14/25
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Is there some way to vacate the chair like in the US House?
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In reply to The System • 7:04p, 1/14/25
The System said:
WolfCall said:
Not going to let OP get me to whine about my glass being only 95% full.

That's about where I am at. 2024 was a fantastic election for the GOP on the local, state, and national level. There's a power struggle within the party in Texas but the GOP still has the governorship, senate, and the house.

There will be plenty of conservative legislation passed this session. But you might not get everything you want. Get what you can get passed, and then go to the table with the tougher issues and see if there's a compromise or a bill both sides can get behind.
The system = status quo, which does not equal a conservative GOP or agenda.

This past election cycle was a movement away from the status quo.

Therefore it's not a 95% glass full situation but rather a 95% of the same as before which goes against the election result mandate.
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In reply to annie88 • 7:12p, 1/14/25
annie88 said:
Texas GOP is full of RINO's.

What is that?
Is this a serious question?
Republican
In
Name
Only.

Politicians with an R beside their name that vote for a Speaker that actively encourages Democrats getting leadership positions that can kill conservative agendas is pretty close to the definition of having the name/title of Republican but not being one when it counts.
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7:12p, 1/14/25
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Well mine voted for Cook, but he is a freshman so we will see how things do going forward.
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In reply to The System • 7:39p, 1/14/25
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The System said:
Ellis Wyatt said:
Quote:


Thanks for answering. Do you have an example of this happening? It's pretty much always been the same setup in the last couple decades right?
The same people have controlled the speakership, preventing conservative legislation from reaching the floor. Drunk Dade kept running out the clock and Abbott had to force special sessions, if you don't recall. They impeached Paxton in order to run out the clock last time.
FTR, naming minority party members to committee chairs has been House custom going back well before 2000, when the Dems controlled the state and appointed GOP members to chair committees. Also, the same thing you're crying about happens in the Senate, when your boy Dan Patrick refuses to bring certain legislation to the Senate floor, even with wide conservative support across the state for that legislation. If he doesn't like it (or more importantly, if his billionaire donors don't like it) it doesn't reach the floor. It's politics. If you think every republican in every district feels the same as you, you are sorely mistaken. You are taking this really hard.


Wow. Perfect example of user name checks out!
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7:43p, 1/14/25
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What is the recall process for a Texas state representative?
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7:56p, 1/14/25
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So assuming censure happens. How does that affect the ability of this legislative session to conduct business and pass bills through committee? Seems like it would be a major upending of the apple cart to anything happening this session...
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In reply to YouBet • 8:13p, 1/14/25
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YouBet said:
American Hardwood said:
My Rep. Todd Hunter voted for Burrows.


Also mine. I will be voting against him next time around. POS.

This just proves Texas is a purple state.
14% win for Trump and double digit wins for Abbott, Cornyn, and other state wide officials is not a purple state.
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9:49p, 1/14/25
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While not surprising hull voted for burrows. IHIOGA there are some powerful folks already working a competent credible competitive primary against her.
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9:55p, 1/14/25
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This BS is the reason I have not considered moving back to Texas for retirement. We will see how well my strategy works once Ronaldus Desantis Maximus vacates the governor's quarters in Tallahassee.
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11:38p, 1/14/25
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Hey Frisco Ags. Your boy voted with the Democrats.


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12:22a, 1/15/25
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This is most likely going to cause school choice to be punted again. Democrats and rural republicans have a natural coalition against affluent suburbanites fed up with bad schools.
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In reply to jeremiahjt • 8:11a, 1/15/25
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jeremiahjt said:
fc2112 said:
My rep voted for David Cook

But my rep IS David Cook


My rep voted for Dustin Burrows

But my rep IS Dustin Burrows
Your rep is an asshat POS. But so is mine that voted for him.
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