Straus, House leaders launch early PR offensive

By David Saleh Rauf

November 9, 2014 | Updated: November 9, 2014 10:05pm

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Texas House Speaker Joe Straus met with the San Antonio Express- News Editorial Board on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 to discuss Prop. 6, a constitutional amendment that establishes a State Water Implementation Fund for Texas, and other current issues. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net

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House Speaker Joe Straus and his team have been deemed too moderate by some Republicans.

By David Saleh Rauf

November 9, 2014 | Updated: November 9, 2014 10:05pm

AUSTIN — Team Joe Straus is going on offense.

David Saleh Rauf

David Saleh Rauf

Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News

David Saleh Rauf

David Saleh Rauf

Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News

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