Texas House Bars Democrats From Committee Chairs in Power Shift

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Texas House Bars Democrats From Committee Chairs in Power Shift
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The Republican-led Texas House voted to end a long-standing tradition of allowing Democrats to lead powerful legislative committees, a move that signals continued infighting within the GOP. Although Democrats will no longer hold the top positions, the chamber expanded their powers as vice chairs. The decision, pushed by hardline Republicans, was met with mixed reactions, with some expressing disappointment that it didn't go far enough in limiting Democrats' influence.

The Republican-led Texas House voted Thursday to bar Democrats from holding powerful committee chair posts, ending a longstanding tradition that members credited with fostering a bipartisan spirit that stood in contrast to Congress. The change was pushed by some of the chamber's most hardline Republicans, who quickly said it didn’t go far enough.

Texas House elects Dustin Burrows as speaker, rebuffing far-right challenge “To be clear, this rules package is ‘Dem Chair Removal In Name Only.’ This set of rules empowers Democrats more than they’ve ever been,” Rep. Shelley Luther, a freshman Dallas Republican, wrote on social media on Thursday. “I voted to reform the Texas House to reflect the will of Texans and this ain’t it.” The decision came as the chamber adopted its operating rules for the freshly started legislative session.

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