Texas House elects new speaker

Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock elected as Texas House Speaker
AUSTIN — Members of the Texas House will vote Tuesday for their new Speaker after a month-long divisive battle among Republicans. It's the first vote lawmakers will conduct during the 89th regular legislative session after being sworn in.
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