10-07-2025
U.S. President Trump endorses Texas House Speaker Rep. Burrows of Lubbock for re-election
U.S. President Donald Trump offered his endorsement for Texas House Speaker and Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows in his presumed upcoming bid for re-election in 2026.
In a social media post on Wednesday night, Burrows, who represents HD 83, announced that he has received the President's endorsement, sharing an image showing Trump's statement supporting him.
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"President Trump's bold leadership and America First agenda have inspired conservative leaders at every level, and as Speaker, I was proud to lead the House this session in delivering on that vision—fighting for school choice, empowering parents, and standing firm for law and order," Burrows stated in his social media post.
Also in the social media post was attached President Trump's letter addressed to Burrows, which read:
"Thank you for your recent Vote in favor of the tremendous School Choice Bill, SB-2. Thanks to the dedication of Lone Star State Legislators like you, Texas can now empower parents to choose the school that is BEST for their child, a Gigantic Victory for Texas families! | very much appreciate your support, and never forget!"
Trump also noted that the letter serves as notice the speaker has the president's "complete and total endorsement in the upcoming re-election."
Burrows was originally elected to serve as state representative for HD 83 back in 2015. His district is located in the South Plains, covering 11 counties, with the major city of Lubbock partially within its boundaries.
In late 2024, Burrows ran in a hotly contested Texas House Speakership, which he ultimately won. During his speakership tenure, Burrows oversaw the passage of several notable bills impacting school choice, public education funding, teacher salary funding, and the historic water investment bill.
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As previously reported by the Avalanche-Journal, Burrows survived a coup with a majority of the Texas House backing him to keep him as speaker. He is also set to reconvene the House in late July for a special session.
This endorsement from Trump also comes as Burrows has not officially announced if he is seeking re-election.
Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him: mrosiles@
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: President Trump backs Texas Rep. Burrows of Lubbock for re-election
