State Rep. Senfronia Thompson has announced a bid for Speaker of the Texas House.
Thompson is an 87-year-old Democrat who represents part of Houston. She is the longest-serving member of the Texas House.
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Thompson, an 87-year-old Democrat from Houston, has announced a bid for Speaker of the Texas House.
State Rep. Senfronia Thompson has announced a bid for Speaker of the Texas House.
Thompson is an 87-year-old Democrat who represents part of Houston. She is the longest-serving member of the Texas House.
Written by The Alamo Republican from KHOU 11’s reporting, using only the facts in it. KHOU 11’s own headline: “Texas House Dean Senfronia Thompson announces bid for Speaker”
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