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In historic first, women poised to hold top three leadership positions in Texas government
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· November 7, 2026
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From left: State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa and Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin. Thompson is positioned to be the next House speaker, having announced she has enough to win the job when members vote on the first day of the upcoming legislative session in January. "...
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Key points Thompson is positioned to be the next House speaker, having announced she has enough to win the job when members vote on the first day of the upcoming legislative session in January. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? From left: State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa and Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin. Thompson is positioned to be the next House speaker, having announced she has enough to win the job when members vote on the first day of the upcoming legislative session in January. "...
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