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Senfronia Thompson Claims Texas House Speaker Votes
Senfronia Thompson says she has enough votes to win Texas House speaker gavel in January.
In brief
Senfronia Thompson says she has enough votes to win Texas House speaker gavel in January. Texas House Rep. Senfronia Thompson has 90 supporters including eight Republicans to become first Black and female Texas House speaker. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Thompson's speaker bid
State Rep. Senfronia Thompson says she has enough votes to win Texas House speaker gavel when Legislature convenes in January.
Morales drops bid
State Rep. Eddie Morales Jr. dropped his bid and endorsed Thompson after Texas Democrats swept statewide seats in midterms.
Supporter list
Thompson released a list of 90 supporters including eight Republicans and has overwhelming majority support.
“overwhelming”
The main idea
Texas House Rep. Senfronia Thompson has 90 supporters including eight Republicans to become first Black and female Texas House speaker.
