Wu defeated incumbent Trey Martinez Fischer on Thursday to become the next chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
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Wu will lead the caucus during a particularly tumultuous time for the minority party. House Democrats lost two members in the November election, and are further wounded after Republicans enjoyed widespread support up and down the ballot in Texas and nationwide. This session House Democrats will have weakened forces as they try to fend off Gov. Greg Abbott’s push to pass universal school vouchers, a measure that would allow public funds to be used toward private school and homeschooling.
“As I have stated from the beginning, I see victory only when we all win,” he added. “I am excited to see what Texas House Democrats can do together in the upcoming Legislative Session.”
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