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.

Senfronia Thompson announces bid to be TX House Speaker
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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.

Changes ahead at the Texas Capitol
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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. 

Excitement remains high for Gina Hinojosa supporters
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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
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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.

Incoming Texas attorney general and comptroller
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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.

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.

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.

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.

2026 Election: Austin City Council seat runoffs
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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
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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.

2026 Election: Latino vote in Texas
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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.