There are 64 Democrats in the 150-member House, one fewer than before the election. There is also one fewer Democrat in the Senate. Texas TexasLegislature TexasPolitics SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX
, is expected to win a second term behind the gavel as one of the first orders of business Tuesday. But Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, has been under pressure from some in his party to completely do away with Democratic committee chairs, and while he is unlikely to do so, Democrats are watching to see if he bends in other ways.
As the new leader of House Democrats, Martinez Fischer will have to hold together those Democrats as well as those who are more conservative or more willing to work with Republicans.Terry Canales
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