Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.

Burrows declared he had enough votes to become the next Texas House Speaker. Here's a bit about his path to power.

The Texas House Speaker race tightens between Republicans Dustin Burrows and David Cook after Dade Phelan's withdrawal, with both claiming significant support.

Burrows claims the support of a coalition of Republicans and Democrats, while Cook has the endorsement of the GOP caucus.

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.

The announcement came even as Republicans meeting privately selected Rep. David Cook of Mansfield. That means Democrats will have a say in the outcome of the speaker's race.

Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.

Two Texas House Republicans insisted on Monday they had the support needed to be elected as the chamber's new speaker as intense infighting within the state party continues. On Friday, House Speaker Dade Phelan,