Politics● Low2d ago · Nov 7, 2026, 6:30 PM
Houston Democrat Senfronia Thompson could make history as first Black woman to lead Texas House
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Houston Democrat Senfronia Thompson is positioned to potentially become the first Black woman to lead the Texas House. This represents a significant potential historical development in state politics.
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