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Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker

Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
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The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since 2003.

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