James Barragán

AUSTIN — The membership of the Texas House is finally set after Tuesday's general election — but the future of the chamber's leadership remains a mystery.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday declared private school voucher legislation his No. 1 issue for the legislative session beginning in January and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to declare

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks in May at the Texas GOP Convention in San Antonio. (Eddie Gaspar/Texas Tribune Photo)

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday declared school voucher legislation his number one issue for the legislative session beginning in January and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to declare it an emergency item.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday declared private school voucher legislation his number one issue for the legislative session beginning in January and called on Gov.

The membership of the Texas House is finally set after last Tuesday’s general election — but the future of the chamber’s leadership remains a mystery.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritizes private school vouchers for the legislative session. Calls on Gov. Greg Abbott to declare it an emergency item.

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The order is in response to “Operation Fox Hunt,” a Chinese government initiative that has been used to intimidate Chinese citizens living abroad.