October 29, 2020

We, the members of the Legislative Black Caucus (TLBC), are pleased to pledge our support and ultimately vote for the Honorable , the Dean of the Texas House Democratic Caucus as well as the Legislative Black Caucus for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

Senfronia Thompson is the epitome of courage and strength! We know her as a person with great leadership abilities, vision and a demonstrated commitment of service to the citizens of Texas. Having served in many capacities, Ms. T., as she is affectionately known, has continued to be a voice for the people and the conscious on the floor for the House of Representatives.

We expect this will be a difficult and unusual session, however, we have no doubt that under Ms. Thompson’s leadership, the House will be well organized and balanced to allow the strengths and input of all Members to be recognized and valued.

We ask our colleagues to join us in pledging and ultimately voting for Representative Senfronia Thompson to serve as the next Speaker of the Texas House.

Sincerely,

Harold V. Dutton State Representative, House District 142 State Representative, House District 95 Chairman of the TLBC 1st Vice-Chair of the TLBC

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins State Representative, House District 120 State Representative, House District 139 2nd Vice-Chair of the TLBC Treasurer of the TLBC

Alma Allen State Representative, House District 131 State Representative, House District 113

Sheryl Cole State Representative, House District 46 State Representative, House District 147

Joe Deshotel State Representative, House District 22 State Representative, House District 111

Ron Reynolds State Representative, House District 27 State Representative, House District 110

Carl Sherman State Representative, House District 109 State Representative, House District 146