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Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker

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Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
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The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since...

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