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Straus confident he'll remain Texas House Speaker despite looming challenge

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Speaking in Washington after a breakfast with the Texas State Society, a group for Texans on Capitol Hill, Straus said he believes House members are pleased with his leadership.

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Susan Hawk ousts Craig Watkins in heated race for Dallas County DA

Ragland: Watkins’ star has fallen

Tea party activist wins Davis’ state Senate seat

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Straus confident he'll remain Texas House Speaker despite looming challenge

State senator again proposes limiting university regents' power

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John Cornyn formally elected GOP whip in Republican-controlled Senate

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