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Joe Straus’ wild ride to the top of the House started with a routine drive from San Antonio to Austin, alone in his car on a gorgeous Friday afternoon. Horse racing industry has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Straus New Texas speaker to shift House dynamic toward middle Blog: Trail Blazers
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