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Tag: Texas House Speaker

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Bonnen Prepares To Reshape Texas House

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 24, 2018 · State Representative Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) is the sole remaining candidate to succeed retiring Speaker Joe Straus as head of the lower chamber.

Tags Dennis Bonnen Texas House of Representatives Texas House Speaker Texas Legislature Texas Speaker

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State Rep. Travis Clardy Declares Candidacy for Texas House Speaker

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 20, 2018 · Clardy is the fourth Republican to throw his hat in the ring in the race to succeed retiring House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio.

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Houston Matters

Are Democrats Any Closer To Unity Than Republicans?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on November 13, 2017 · Are the Democratics any closer to a unified message than Republicans? And, if so, how much of that message is simply unification against the GOP?

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In 59 Seconds: Why The Speaker Of The House Is Important

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 27, 2017 · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election

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Straus Earthquake Could Shake Up Texas Politics For Years

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune / Jay Root, Texas Tribune / ALEXA URA / Texas Tribune

Posted on October 25, 2017 · The impact of House Speaker Joe Straus' departure from the Capitol can't be understated, according to one political scientist: "The political center of the state collapsed today."

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UPDATE: Straus’ Exit ‘Will Be Felt By The Entire State Of Texas,’ Says Mayor Turner

Morgan Smith, Texas Tribune / Matthew Watkins, Texas Tribune / HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 25, 2017 · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election. He did not rule out running for higher office

Tags Joe Straus Re-election Straus Texas House Speaker

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Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 26: If Straus Is Out, Who Is In For Texas House Speaker?

HPM Digital Team

Posted on September 29, 2017 · "I'm not a lawyer, but I am a Texan. I'm disgusted by all this. Tell the lieutenant governor I don't want the suicide of a single Texan on my hands" – House Speaker Joe Straus

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Sister of Uvalde shooting victim testifies before Texas lawmakers

JAMES BARRAGÁN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 23, 2022 · Jazmin Cazares, 17, was one of several family members of shooting victims and experts testifying before Texas lawmakers on Thursday. Her sister, Jackie Cazares, 9, was one of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde.

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New Texas gun restrictions are unlikely in the wake of Uvalde. Here’s why

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 9, 2022 · More than a dozen Republican lawmakers declined to comment on the possibility of new gun laws, and those who did offered little support.

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Abbott calls on Texas House and Senate to form special committees on school safety, guns, mental health

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 2, 2022 · The governor’s orders to the Texas House and Senate come as Democrats and gun-reform groups are instead urging lawmakers to immediately return to Austin for a special legislative session addressing gun laws.

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Jones beats Bess in the Democratic primary runoff for House District 147

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 27, 2022 · State Representative Jolanda Jones appeared on the verge of winning a full term after defeating Realtor Danielle Keys Bess for the second time in less than a month.

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