Lawmakers have returned to the Texas State Capitol for the 89th legislative session. John Hryhorchuk with Texas 2036 joined KVUE Midday to discuss what to expect.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House of Representatives elected State Rep. Dustin Burrows as Speaker of the House on Tuesday after two rounds of voting. Burrows' major contender, State Rep. David Cook , received a minority of 55 votes to Burrows' 85 in the second round of voting.
The speaker is the presiding officer of the House, rounding out the trio of state leaders sometimes referred to as"the Big Three," consisting of the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker. Ultimately, the speaker decides which bills go to a vote in the House and maintains order during floor debate. The Texas Constitution requires the House to choose a speaker each time a new Legislature convenes, and the speaker is also required to sign all bills and joint resolutions passed by the Legislature.
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