Former Republican state Rep. Ernset Bailes, who lost his seat after opposing Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher push is among the governor-elect's first appointments. Here other picks reflect priorities in public education, organized labor and local government.
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....
Texas voters changed who will hold some of the most powerful offices in state government Tuesday. Now attention is turning to whether the powers attached to those offices could change, too. Republicans will retain control of the Texas Senate when lawmakers return to Austin in Jan...
