The move clears the way for the three newly elected Democratic justices on the 15th Court of Appeals to hear the cases after they take office.
Texas appeals court cancels oral arguments in challenge to state hemp rules
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Public Education
State-appointed managers in Texas takeover school districts brace for imminent removal
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is selecting a new education commissioner, who would have the power to replace any or all appointed board managers.
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2026 Texas Elections
In historic first, women poised to hold top three leadership positions in Texas government
Texas made history Tuesday night by electing the first Latina governor and first female lieutenant governor. In January, the state House is expected to elect the first female Speaker.
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Immigration
Houston mayor limits police cooperation with ICE after Democratic wins
Houston police will stop contacting ICE during traffic stops when drivers aren’t arrested, even if they have immigration warrants. The change follows pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott to maintain cooperation.
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Texas Legislature 2027
Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since 2003.
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Energy
Leaders of powerful energy industry prepare to work with Democrat on Texas Railroad Commission
Associations that represent the oil and gas industry are calling on Jon Rosenthal, the first Democrat on the commission in three decades, to govern fairly and predictably.
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2026 Texas Elections
As power shifts in Texas, the state’s economic strength is based on more than politics
Economists attributed Texas’ economic success to factors that have little to do with the political party that controls the state.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas spent billions on border security. What happens to Greg Abbott’s mission when Dems take over?
After Abbott’s defeat, Texas’ new governor faces questions about Operation Lone Star, border security and the future of immigration enforcement.
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Texas Legislature 2027
Texas Democrats already angling to be the next House speaker
Rep. Senfronia Thompson, a Houston Democrat, and Rep. Eddie Morales Jr., D-Eagle Pass, have both announced their intentions.
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2026 Texas Elections
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges bipartisan administration in first public appearance since win
Hinojosa said her transition into office would be “for the whole state of Texas,” not just the mostly Democratic coalition that elected her. She said Gov. Greg Abbott had been “gracious” about the process.
