Last week, newly elected members of the Texas House were in Austin getting training on the process of working in the legislature. Among those in attendance was state representative-elect Paul Dyson of Bryan. He told WTAW News that the training took place for eight to ten hours last Tuesday through Friday. Dyson has completed filling his staff and is still looking for place to live. Then last Saturday, Dyson participated in the House Republican caucus voting for House speaker. Dyson said he pledged his support to the caucus nominee, David Cook of Mansfield. Dyson’s name was also part of the supporter’s list of Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, who is claiming victory due to support he received from Democrats. Dyson told WTAW News he contacted Burrows team to share his decision to support Cook. Dyson hopes House Republicans can become united when the legislative session starts next month following what he said was the “chaos” that showed a “fractured caucus” during the speaker vote. Dyson says he is drafting a bill regarding penalties for attempted capital murder or attempted murder of a police officer. And he is looking at a resolution calling on the federal government to reimburse Texas for the state’s costs to protect and defend the border. Dyson says constituents are invited to contact him through his campaign website and Facebook page. Click below to hear Paul Dyson’s visit with WTAW’s Bill Oliver. Listen to “Newly elected state representative Paul Dyson recaps training week in Austin” on Spreaker.