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