Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is set to hold her first news conference Thursday since defeating Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a historic election that ended more than three decades without a Democrat winning the governor’s office. Hinojosa, 52, will also become the first Latina to serve as Texa...
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa says outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott has assured her that his administration will cooperate with the transition following his defeat in Tuesday’s election. Hinojosa discussed her conversations with Abbott during her first post-election news conference Thu...
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa says she has asked state officials to refrain from taking action involving public land near Boca Chica Beach during the transition to her administration. Hinojosa made the announcement Thursday during her first news conference since defeating Republ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole....
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for the immediate release of Miguel Parra Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle last month. She is also raising concerns about his access to legal counsel, family visitation and medical care....
A federal planning meeting over President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery turned contentious as local officials and commission leaders clashed over the purpose and legality of the massive monument....
After more than five decades in the Texas Legislature, Houston Rep. Senfronia Thompson is poised to make history once again. The 87-year-old Democrat has announced her candidacy for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives following the party’s stunning victory in the Nov. 3...
Riding the momentum of what political observers are calling a blue wave across Texas, State Rep. Senfronia Thompson is positioning herself to make history once again. The 87-year-old Houston Democrat is seeking to become the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, a p...
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath told a group of school leaders on Wednesday he was committed to “... ensuring a smooth and successful transition for the incoming education commissioner.” This comes after Texas Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa vowed, in her victory speech Tue...