Renzo Downey is the Lead Writer at The Texas Tribune, where he focuses on government and politics through his work on The Blast, the Tribune’s premium politics newsletter. With a background in state government reporting and a keen interest in regional and world news, Renzo covers a range of topics including GOP dynamics, social issues, and significant events like hurricanes. His work has been featured in notable outlets such as The 74 Media, Florida Politics, and Yahoo News.
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By: Jasper Scherer, James Barragán, Renzo Downey
Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battle ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
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By: Jasper Scherer, James Barragán, Renzo Downey
With Speaker Dade Phelan out of the race, Republican state Reps. David Cook and Dustin Burrows will now face off.
By: Jasper Scherer, Renzo Downey, James Barragán
AUSTIN — Dade Phelan has ended his bid to remain in charge of the Texas House, but the speaker's race is far from over.
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By: James Barragán, Jasper Scherer, Renzo Downey
Burrows claims the support of a coalition of Republicans and Democrats, while Cook has the endorsement of the GOP caucus.
By: James Barragán, Jasper Scherer, Renzo Downey
In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock announced Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House.
By: James Barragán, Jasper Scherer, Renzo Downey
In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock announced Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House.
By: Renzo Downey, Jasper Scherer, James Barragán
In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock announced Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House.
By: Jasper Scherer, James Barragán, Renzo Downey
In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock announced Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House.
By: Renzo Downey, Jasper Scherer
REP. DUSTIN BURROWS (R-Lubbock), center, at lectern, made a power play last weekend for leadership of the Texas House of Representatives; matters were still very much up in the air at newspaper press times. | TEXAS TRIBUNE
By: Juan Salinas, Renzo Downey
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