Many of the names have changed, but the situation is essentially the same — the Texas Legislature has fewer Republicans in it than before the election, but the GOP still holds commanding majorities in both the House and the Senate.

The current House has 102 Republicans and 48 Democrats. Based on unofficial results reported by the Texas secretary of state's office, the new one will have 95 Republicans and 55 Democrats.

Three incumbents lost Tuesday night, bringing to 49 the number of legislators who won’t be returning for another session in January.

That list included state Reps. Connie Scott ...

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