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Capitol Column
Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock hit the ground running last week after his overwhelming victory in the Texas House Speaker race. Burrows, with significant ties to South Texas’ ranching industry, is only a week into his position and still has a lot of housekeeping to do. Standing house committee appointments, which were the main focus of the race for the past several months, have yet to be released. The delay has served to boost the hopes of house democrats that at least a handful of top positions will be in their favor.
On the other side of the building, South Texas’ newest state senator has been selected to serve on the Administration Committee (vice-chair), Border Security Committee, Education K-16 Committee, State Affairs Committee, and the Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. With these roles, he is in a position to have a significant impact on the future of our region of the state.
No action on legislation is currently set for either chamber, but over 2000 house bills and close to 1000 senate bills have been filed.
If any of our members would like to join me either for a look around the Capitol or to participate in the legislative process by testifying at a committee hearing, please reach out to myself or Susan. For a tour around the building for you and/or your family, the sooner the better because it will get quite busy very soon.
What’s on the Horizon
• From the Ranch to the Capitol Gathering in Bee Cave on February 5, 2025
• Future events in Rio Grande Valley & Houston
• 20th Annual Meeting & Fundraiser October 29, 2025 at Omni Corpus Christi
From the Ranch to the Capitol
| South Texans’ Property Rights Association invites you to celebrate the start of the 89th Legislative Session with an evening that bridges the gap between Texas landowners, policymakers, and community leaders. Join us on February 5, 2025, from 5–7 PM at Spanish Oaks in Bee Cave, TX, as we highlight the vital connection between rural challenges and legislative solutions. This gathering fosters meaningful relationships that shape the future of Texas, honoring the work of those who champion land stewardship and property rights at every level—from the ranch to the Capitol. |
| Spanish Oaks 13001 Spanish Oaks Club Drive, Bee Cave, TX 78738 |