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Texas’ First All-Female 'Big Three'
Texas’ first all-female governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker set to take office in 2026.
In brief
Texas’ first all-female governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker set to take office in 2026. Texas will have its first all-female 'Big Three', governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker, under its first Democratic majority since 2003. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Texas’ first all-female 'Big Three'
Texas’ first all-female governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker set to take office in 2026.
“It’s time, well past time, for women to lead in Texas, and Texas has spoken in electing these women”
Historic election results
Tuesday’s historic election swept in the state’s first Latina governor, first female lieutenant governor and enough Democrats to secure House speaker naming rights.
Speaker confirmation
Senfronia Thompson announced she has the votes to become speaker when the Legislature convenes in January under its first Democratic majority since 2003.
The one thing
Texas will have its first all-female 'Big Three', governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker, under its first Democratic majority since 2003.
