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In historic first, women poised to hold top three leadership positions in Texas government

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When Senfronia Thompson was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1972, there were only two women in the entire Legislature. Five and a half decades later, a lot has changed.

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    When Senfronia Thompson was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1972, there were only two women in the entire Legislature. Five and a half decades later, a lot has changed.

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