Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
AI Summary
Senfronia Thompson, an 87-year-old Houston Democrat with a long history in the Legislature since 1973, is poised to make history as the first woman and first Black person to become the Texas House speaker. This potential milestone follows her party's victory in taking control of the Texas House for the first time since 2003. Her election would not only signify a significant shift in representation but also mark a pivotal moment for diversity and inclusion in state politics.
Original Source
Read the full article at Texastribune →KhanList aggregates and links to publicly available news content. We do not host full articles from third-party sources. Always verify important information with original sources.