In a statement to the American-Statesman, however, House Speaker Dustin Burrows said he believes there are enough voucher supporters in the House this legislative session to pass the program.

Newly crowned House Speaker Dustin Burrows, however, told the American-Statesman in a statement Wednesday that he believes there is enough support in the chamber to pass school voucher legislation.

Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick; state Rep. Dustin Burrows is replacing embattled former Speaker Dade Phelan after a dramatic fight. Both Patrick and Burrows wield enormous influence in ...