In a significant shift in the Texas House, conservatives have successfully achieved a long-standing objective of eliminating Democratic leadership roles, culminating in a series of new rules that prevent Democrats from chairing committees. This marks a continuation of a trend where Texas Democrats have not held power in the House for three decades. The recent rules adopted during the 89th session empower Republican chairs while allowing Democratic vice chairs to maintain some influence, despite the overall loss of their leadership positions. These changes have sparked backlash from the far right, even as they signal an ongoing consolidation of power by the Republican majority.