Longtime lawmaker Senfronia Thompson announces run for Texas House Speaker
Veteran State Rep. Senfronia Thompson has formally launched her campaign to become the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, declaring that she has already secured the necessary majority backing to lead the chamber in the upcoming legislative session.
Veteran State Rep. Senfronia Thompson has formally launched her campaign to become the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, declaring that she has already secured the necessary majority backing to lead the chamber in the upcoming legislative session.
Senfronia Thompson announces bid to be TX House Speaker
Veteran State Rep. Senfronia Thompson has formally launched her campaign to become the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, declaring that she has already secured the necessary majority backing to lead the chamber in the upcoming legislative session.
Veteran State Rep. Senfronia Thompson has formally launched her campaign to become the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, declaring that she has already secured the necessary majority backing to lead the chamber in the upcoming legislative session.
Gina Hinojosa's transition process compared to Ann Richards, former staffer says
There hasn’t been a transition of power like this in the state of Texas in 36 years. It could be argued that there has never been one this widespread in modern history.
There hasn’t been a transition of power like this in the state of Texas in 36 years. It could be argued that there has never been one this widespread in modern history.
Changes ahead at the Texas Capitol
The big changes under the Capitol dome come with big expectations. FOX 7's Rudy Koski has a look at the process underway that may determine if those expectations can be met.
The big changes under the Capitol dome come with big expectations. FOX 7's Rudy Koski has a look at the process underway that may determine if those expectations can be met.
'Smoke jumper' Sam Forstag flips House seat in Montana: What's a smoke jumper?
Sam Forstag is a highly specialized wildland firefighter known as a “smoke jumper." He's also the first Democrat elected to the House in Montana in more than 30 years.
Sam Forstag is a highly specialized wildland firefighter known as a “smoke jumper." He's also the first Democrat elected to the House in Montana in more than 30 years.
Excitement remains high for Gina Hinojosa supporters
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's historic victory has many excited about a new direction for the state. But what does that win mean for the everyday Texans?
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's historic victory has many excited about a new direction for the state. But what does that win mean for the everyday Texans?
Gina Hinojosa announces transition team
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced key members of her transition team during her first post-election press conference, emphasizing bipartisanship and signaling immediate administrative changes in public education and state land management.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced key members of her transition team during her first post-election press conference, emphasizing bipartisanship and signaling immediate administrative changes in public education and state land management.
2026 Election: Political remodeling underway at Texas Capitol with promises, potential roadblocks
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced key members of her transition team Thursday and said she is ready to get to work. It’s a top to bottom political renovation project that also includes two key offices: the attorney general's office and comptroller.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced key members of her transition team Thursday and said she is ready to get to work. It’s a top to bottom political renovation project that also includes two key offices: the attorney general's office and comptroller.
Incoming Texas attorney general and comptroller
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced key members to her transition team and said she is ready to get to work. It's a top to bottom political renovation project that also includes two key offices.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced key members to her transition team and said she is ready to get to work. It's a top to bottom political renovation project that also includes two key offices.
These lesser-known Texas races also turned blue in the 2026 midterm election
Democrats shattered decades of Republican control in Texas, with candidates flipping seats not only in key statewide contests but also in several lower-profile races.
Democrats shattered decades of Republican control in Texas, with candidates flipping seats not only in key statewide contests but also in several lower-profile races.
'Forging a new way forward': Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa discusses transition
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first news conference Thursday in Austin to discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first news conference Thursday in Austin to discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott.
Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Texas hemp: What will Vikki Goodwin as Lt. Governor do?
It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.
It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.
Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races
Cruz acknowledged Democrats won every statewide race in Texas, including James Talarico's Senate upset over Ken Paxton
Cruz acknowledged Democrats won every statewide race in Texas, including James Talarico's Senate upset over Ken Paxton
2026 Election: Massive Latino turnout, border county reversal fuels Democratic wins
A record-setting surge in Latino voter turnout and dramatic double-digit reversals across South Texas border counties helped propel Democrats to sweeping statewide victories in the 2026 midterm elections.
A record-setting surge in Latino voter turnout and dramatic double-digit reversals across South Texas border counties helped propel Democrats to sweeping statewide victories in the 2026 midterm elections.
2026 Election: Austin City Council seat runoffs
Voting may be over for most of us, but a few Austin City Council races are just getting started. Several seats are officially heading to a December runoff after no one reached an outright majority.
Voting may be over for most of us, but a few Austin City Council races are just getting started. Several seats are officially heading to a December runoff after no one reached an outright majority.
Hemp industry possibility after midterm elections
In the race for Texas Lt. Governor, Democrat Vikki Goodwin defeated incumbent Dan Patrick. It was a result that some in the hemp industry welcomed after long being under the scrutiny of Patrick.
In the race for Texas Lt. Governor, Democrat Vikki Goodwin defeated incumbent Dan Patrick. It was a result that some in the hemp industry welcomed after long being under the scrutiny of Patrick.
Texas' newly elected attorney general worked on the 'Dragon Ball Z' soundtrack
You might know Texas’ next attorney general from somewhere… but it’s probably not where you think.
You might know Texas’ next attorney general from somewhere… but it’s probably not where you think.
2026 Election: Latino vote in Texas
A record-setting surge in Latino voter turnout and dramatic double-digit reversals across South Texas border counties helped propel Democrats to sweeping statewide victories in the 2026 midterm elections.
A record-setting surge in Latino voter turnout and dramatic double-digit reversals across South Texas border counties helped propel Democrats to sweeping statewide victories in the 2026 midterm elections.