89th Texas Legislature

On September 10, 2024, prior to the 2024 election, 48 house Republicans who opposed Phelan unanimously chose David Cook[3] of the 96th district as the reformer-endorsed candidate in the next speakership election.

[6][7] Dustin Burrows of the 83rd district, an ally of Phelan, is seeking the speakership relying on the support of Democratic representatives and Republicans who defeated primary challengers.

[8] On January 14, 2025, Burrows was elected Texas House Speaker after 49 Democrats joined 36 Republicans to back him in the second round of voting, defeating Cook by a vote of 85 to 55.

[9] Listed by chamber and then alphabetically by committee name, including chair and vice-chair.

On January 17, Dan Patrick, the President of the Texas Senate, announced the standing committee assignments.

House vote for Speaker [ 2 ]
For Burrows (85)
Democrat for Burrows (49)
Republican for Burrows (36)
For Cook (55)
Republican for Cook (52)
Democrat for Cook (3)
Not voting (10)
Democrat not voting (9)
Absent Democrat (1)