Martinez Fischer replaces Rep. Chris Turner of Grand Prairie, who has led the caucus since 2017 and did not seek reelection.
Gina Hinojosa
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Texas 2022 Elections
In fast-growing Central Texas, redistricting sparks political reshuffling in upcoming statehouse and congressional races
The fast-growing region likely will see a considerable number of new state and federal lawmakers after the 2022 election. And in many cases, they will be representing districts whose boundaries have significantly shifted.
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San Antonio City Council asks Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to address gun violence
The council joins more than 15 Democratic state representatives who have requested a special session after the shooting in an El Paso Walmart that left 22 shoppers dead earlier this month.
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Some in Texas Legislature call for rethinking state’s gun laws
Following the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history, some Democrats and at least one Republican in the Texas Legislature are calling on state leaders to take a hard look at the state’s gun laws.
