David Cook, Texas House

Gov. Greg Abbott backs David Cook over Dustin Burrows in Republican fight for House speaker
Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.
David Cook wants to be the next Texas House Speaker. Who is he?
State Rep. David Cook is looking to become the next Texas Speaker of the House. Cook represents District 96 which serves Tarrant County. The Texas House will select a new House Speaker when the next session begins in January. Current House Speaker Dade Phelan on Friday announced he would not be seeking a third term in the position.
With Cook, Burrows both declaring victory, Texas House Speaker race continues
Heading into the Texas House Republican Caucus meeting on Saturday, to select a nominee for Speaker of the House, there were two clear frontrunners. Even after
Opinion
As Burrows and Cook vie for Texas House speaker, Republicans shouldn't confuse conservative with cowardice | Editorial
Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton want House speaker candidates Dustin Burrows or David Cook to ram through their priorities, including school vouchers.
Dustin Burrows says he has votes to be Texas House speaker after David Cook wins GOP caucus vote
Burrows claims the support of a coalition of Republicans and Democrats, while Cook has the endorsement of the GOP caucus.
Showdown in Texas: Burrows vs. Cook in Escalating Contest for House Speaker
The Texas House Speaker race tightens between Republicans Dustin Burrows and David Cook after Dade Phelan's withdrawal, with both claiming significant support.
Acrimonious Texas House Speaker race divides state’s Republicans
An acrimonious race for Speaker of the Texas House is splitting the state GOP — and forcing a confrontation between the body’s warring Republican camps. Competing Republican state Reps. David
2 Texas lawmakers both claiming to be the next House speaker
Texas Republicans are squabbling over who they want as the next speaker of the Texas House. Two lawmakers both claim they have the votes.
Texas House Speaker race: Burrows, Cook vying for top spot
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.
Why are Republicans fighting so much over who gets to lead the Texas House?
The role of Texas House speaker comes with lots of power. The speaker decides who will chair key legislative committees, plays an influential role in controlling what legislation gets voted on and is the person responsible for keeping up decorum in the Texas House.
Lubbock County Republican Party supporting Burrows, despite opposition from state party
The Lubbock County Republican Party may be put at odds with the state party, as it throws its weight behind Lubbock State Representative Dustin Burrows.
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Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for David Cook over Dustin Burrows in GOP fight for House speaker
Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the ...