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first_reported: 2026-11-06 08:09 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 08:09 CST
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# Thompson, Morales launch bids for Texas House speaker

Democrats at the Texas Capitol are competing to become the next Texas House speaker, CBS Austin reported. Thompson and Morales launched bids.

Section: [Around Town](/austin/section/life.md) · Entities: [Texas House](/austin/wiki/texas-house.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Austin (KEYE)](https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/texas-democrats-vie-for-house-speaker-as-thompson-morales-launch-bids), 2026-11-06 08:09 CST: Texas Democrats vie for House speaker as Thompson, Morales launch bids

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