Houston state Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced that she has the votes to become Speaker of the Texas House.
Thompson struck a moderate tone and said she wants to work with Republicans.
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Thompson said she has the votes for the speaker's post and expressed a desire to work with Republicans.
Houston state Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced that she has the votes to become Speaker of the Texas House.
Thompson struck a moderate tone and said she wants to work with Republicans.
Written by The Alamo Republican from The Texan’s reporting, using only the facts in it. The Texan’s own headline: “Houston State Rep. Senfronia Thompson Announces She Has Votes to Become Speaker”
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