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first_reported: 2026-11-06 14:29 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 18:32 CST
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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.

Section: [Around Town](/houston/section/life.md) · Entities: none

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [Texas Tribune](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17516830/senfronia-thompson-texas-house-speaker-votes-legislature), 2026-11-06 14:29 CST: Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
- [ABC13 Houston (KTRK)](https://abc13.com/story/state-rep-senfronia-thompson-says-she-has-enough-member-votes-become-texas-speaker-house/20020697/), 2026-11-06 14:49 CST: State Rep. Senfronia Thompson says she has enough member votes to become Texas Speaker of the House
- [Community Impact (Houston)](https://communityimpact.com/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/texas-legislature/houston-lawmaker-says-she-has-votes-to-become-first-black-and-female-texas-house-speaker/), 2026-11-06 18:32 CST: Houston Democrat says she has votes to become first Black and female Texas House speaker

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