Patrick worried about Texas House majority as Burrows pushes back, confident GOP holds control

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Republicans could lose the Texas House in November. House Speaker Dustin Burrows says that won't happen. Who is right?
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Texas House committee slaps Democrats with nearly $422K in penalties for 2025 quorum break

The Committee on House Administration voted along party lines to fine 50-plus Democratic members more than $8,000 apiece for fleeing the state to try to block a GOP-led congressional redistricting plan.
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Texas House Democrats who walked out over congressional map fined over $8,000 each

A Republican-led House committee approved the penalties Friday, charging Democrats $500 for each day they were absent, plus costs borne by law enforcement to bring them back.

Texas GOP leaders split on House outlook as Burrows pushes back on Patrick warning

Republican legislative leaders are flashing mixed signals about whether the party’s hold on the Texas House is secure. A day after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned that the GOP could face a steeper fight