Burrows just dropped new rules. Rules that were not voted on by the whole chamber.
Burrows dictated the new rules.
Among other things, the new rule give vice chairmen (Reserved for democrats only.) an additional $4000 budget.
That is your money he is giving to the Texas democrats.
Does anyone still think this guy is a republican?
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- Tue Jan 28, 2025 9:27 am
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Re: New Texas Speaker of the House
Sounds good, until you get into the details.
One rule stipulates that only members of the majority party (Republicans) can serve as committee chairs, while members of the minority party (Democrats) would exclusively hold vice-chair positions. This would ostensibly ensure that Republicans lead all standing committees. However, the rules grant significant new powers to vice-chairs, effectively enhancing Democrat influence within the committee system.
Specifically:
The chair of each committee shall schedule the work of the committee and determine the order of consideration of measures and matters referred to the committee in direct consultation with the vice-chair of the committee.
For a detailed analysis, go here:
https://texasscorecard.com/state/propos ... xas-house/
One rule stipulates that only members of the majority party (Republicans) can serve as committee chairs, while members of the minority party (Democrats) would exclusively hold vice-chair positions. This would ostensibly ensure that Republicans lead all standing committees. However, the rules grant significant new powers to vice-chairs, effectively enhancing Democrat influence within the committee system.
Specifically:
The chair of each committee shall schedule the work of the committee and determine the order of consideration of measures and matters referred to the committee in direct consultation with the vice-chair of the committee.
For a detailed analysis, go here:
https://texasscorecard.com/state/propos ... xas-house/