Hinojosa outlines Texas governor transition plans
Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has begun filling out her transition team as she prepares to succeed Greg Abbott in the Lone Stars State's top job. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more from what Hinojosa said at today's press conference.
Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has begun filling out her transition team as she prepares to succeed Greg Abbott in the Lone Stars State's top job. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more from what Hinojosa said at today's press conference.
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.
Winners, Strategy & What’s Next| Battleground Texas
Texas political leaders break down the election results, shifting strategies and what the changes mean for the state’s future.
Texas political leaders break down the election results, shifting strategies and what the changes mean for the state’s future.
'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.
Hinojosa speaks about her plans for government transition
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa speaks about the plans for the government transition from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa speaks about the plans for the government transition from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas hemp: What will Vikki Goodwin do as lieutenant governor?
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
Fort Worth ISD ponders what Gina Hinojosa's election means for district's state takeover
Fort Worth ISD is discussing how Gina Hinojosa's election as Texas governor will affect the district. Hinojosa has said she plans on ending state takeovers of school districts, something Fort Worth ISD underwent earlier this year.
Fort Worth ISD is discussing how Gina Hinojosa's election as Texas governor will affect the district. Hinojosa has said she plans on ending state takeovers of school districts, something Fort Worth ISD underwent earlier this year.
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.
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.
Gina Hinojosa's policies: Key things she hopes to accomplish as Texas governor
Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race with a campaign primarily focused on improving public education and lowering everyday costs.
Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race with a campaign primarily focused on improving public education and lowering everyday costs.
Republican lawmaker suggests Abbott strip governor's emergency powers before Hinojosa takes office
Less than 24 hours after Democrat Gina Hinojosa became governor-elect of Texas, some Republican lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to limit the office's powers before he leaves it.
Less than 24 hours after Democrat Gina Hinojosa became governor-elect of Texas, some Republican lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to limit the office's powers before he leaves it.
Texas elects first woman, openly LGBTQ+ person to lead state Supreme Court
It was a historic election night in Texas, with many firsts and political shifts taking place, including in the statewide courts.
It was a historic election night in Texas, with many firsts and political shifts taking place, including in the statewide courts.
Gina Hinojosa's victory in Texas governor's race a historic shift for the state
Gina Hinojosa made history in multiple ways Tuesday night after defeating Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race.
Gina Hinojosa made history in multiple ways Tuesday night after defeating Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race.
Historic Shift | Battleground Texas
How immigration, economic concerns and a blue wave reshaped Texas races and challenged Republican candidates.
How immigration, economic concerns and a blue wave reshaped Texas races and challenged Republican candidates.
Texas election results: State House flips Democrat as Republicans hold Senate
Texas has seen a big "Blue Wave" in major statewide offices, including governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Texas has seen a big "Blue Wave" in major statewide offices, including governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Here is the constitutional timeline for when Gina Hinojosa assumes office as Texas governor
Following her victory over Greg Abbott, discover the Texas constitutional timeline for when Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is officially sworn into office.
Following her victory over Greg Abbott, discover the Texas constitutional timeline for when Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is officially sworn into office.
What James Talarico’s political shockwave means for Texas
James Talarcio’s victory Tuesday night sent shock waves across Texas and the country as part of a major string of victories for Democrats.
James Talarcio’s victory Tuesday night sent shock waves across Texas and the country as part of a major string of victories for Democrats.
When James Talarico will officially take office in Washington as Texas’ new U.S. senator
Following his midterm win over Ken Paxton, discover the constitutional timeline for when James Talarico officially assumes office in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 3.
Following his midterm win over Ken Paxton, discover the constitutional timeline for when James Talarico officially assumes office in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 3.
Five major takeaways from Texas’ 2026 midterm election results
Democrats dismantled three decades of GOP control in Texas, winning key statewide races, flipping Dallas suburbs and border counties, and blocking House gains.
Democrats dismantled three decades of GOP control in Texas, winning key statewide races, flipping Dallas suburbs and border counties, and blocking House gains.