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Texas House Dean Senfronia Thompson announces bid for Speaker

Thompson, an 87-year-old Democrat who represents part of Houston, is the longest-serving member of the Texas House.

6 November 2026Live

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KVUE Austin. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-legislature/texas-house-senfronia-thompson-speaker-bid/269-74cc0239-4b4c-4394-b0b7-3152f6766a8d

Thompson, an 87-year-old Democrat who represents part of Houston, is the longest-serving member of the Texas House.

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