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Texas Legislature 2019

Watch: A conversation with Dennis Bonnen, speaker of the Texas House

We're livestreaming our conversation with House Speaker Dennis Bonnen in Lake Jackson.

by Texas Tribune Staff

Join us as we sit down with newly-elected House Speaker Dennis Bonnen for a live conversation in his home district, moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith.

Bonnen, R-Angleton, has represented House District 25 since 1997 and was elected House speaker on Jan. 8. Previously, he chaired the House Ways & Means Committee and served as speaker pro tem. Outside of the Legislature, Bonnen serves as board chair and CEO of Heritage Bank in Pearland.

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