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Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
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 2003.
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- Texas TribuneSenfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
- ABC13 Houston (KTRK)State Rep. Senfronia Thompson says she has enough member votes to become Texas Speaker of the House
- Community Impact (Houston)Houston Democrat says she has votes to become first Black and female Texas House speaker
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