Texas GOP Representative-elect Shelley Luther wrote on X: "Today, the RINO (anti-MAGA) Establishment laughed in the faces of our Republican grassroots. They chose Democrat chairs and Lobbyist buddies over their voters. I look forward to seeing if they're still laughing after the next round of primaries. The fight starts today."

As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.

AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) - The 89th Texas Legislature gaveled on Tuesday, kicking off a 140-day period of lawmaking in the Lone Star State. After new members were sworn in, the Texas House was tasked with selecting its new speaker. Republican Dustin Burrows of Lubbock ultimately won the speaker’s gavel after two rounds of voting.