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Texas could send a record four GOP women to Congress — if they make it through November
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Samanta Habashy, The Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway House from Texas has been relatively low, with only five elected in the state's history.
Texas has a history of sending a large number of Republicans to Congress, more than any other state. S. House from Texas has been relatively low, with only five elected in the state's history.
Redistricting and retirements may lead to changes in this trend. It is possible that Texas could send a record number of GOP women to Congress in the future. Further information on this topic is available from Houston Public Media, including details on the current election landscape and its potential impact on the number of GOP women in Congress from Texas.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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