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Republican Who's Been Straus Team Convert Runs for Speaker Lawmaker who'd been heir apparent launches bid as conservatives declare current regime dead. Straus Foes May Find Quorum More Elusive than Caucus Votes Retreat turnout could be obstacle despite high conservative hopes and ferocious home front attack. Speaker Team Pair Face Unique Tests as Primary Rivals Emerge Local elected leaders may be taking aim from different directions in House bids in SA and DFW. Straus Heads Dallas Event Cast that May Cause Dismay on Right Texas-OU fundraiser lineup includes bathroom bill sponsor and some ex-foes from past speaker votes. GOP Speaker Backs Extraction of Erroneous Civil War Plaque Top Hires Aim to Boost Abbott Game in the Legislative Arena Abbott Assembles Wide-Ranging Cast in Governor Staff Revamp UT Move May Give 10 Percent Rule Critics New Ammunition Ex-Lawmaker Expands Appeal with House Republican Backers Governor Nod Could Set Stage for Higher Taxes in Harvey Path