Vikki Goodwin files police report saying Dan Patrick broke law with AI-generated campaign ads
Goodwin said that two ads depicting "deepfake" images of her violate a campaign law passed by the Texas legislature in 2019.
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Olivia Aldridge, KUT, as published by Houston Public Media · · 1 min read
Goodwin said that two ads depicting "deepfake" images of her violate a campaign law passed by the Texas legislature in 2019.
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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...
Click2Houston KPRC2 Local · Nov 5, 2026
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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...
Click2Houston KPRC2 Local · Nov 5, 2026

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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....
FOX 26 Houston · Nov 5, 2026

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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....
FOX 26 Houston · Nov 5, 2026

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Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first news conference Thursday in Austin to discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott.
FOX 26 Houston · Nov 5, 2026
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Houston Public Media · Nov 5, 2026

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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....
FOX 26 Houston · Nov 5, 2026

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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...
Defender Network · Nov 5, 2026

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Nearly a dozen city residents spoke at city hall this week, alleging that the demolition began without proper permitting.
Houston Public Media · Nov 5, 2026
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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...
Click2Houston KPRC2 Local · Nov 5, 2026

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Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday as part of a historic nation-wide sweep by Democrats.
Houston Public Media · Nov 5, 2026
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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...
Click2Houston KPRC2 Local · Nov 5, 2026