AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTexas Power Shift: Democrats swept statewide races, including Gina Hinojosa’s win for governor and James Talarico’s historic Senate victory. Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin named a bipartisan transition team, while outgoing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged Republicans to strip powers from the office she won. 2027 Session: With Democrats taking the Texas House but Republicans retaining the Senate, lawmakers have begun filing bills. Early proposals include Medicaid expansion, a $17 minimum wage, online voter registration and legal recreational cannabis. Data Center Debate: Hinojosa has pledged to pause new data-center development until residents are protected, putting the state’s fast-growing industry in lawmakers’ crosshairs. Border Dispute: The Supreme Court cleared the way for border-wall construction to resume in Big Bend while litigation continues. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says the federal project must respect state lands and the region’s environment. GOP Rebuild: Sen. Ted Cruz opened a “Saving Texas” headquarters in Austin, aiming to recruit candidates and rebuild Republican support after the party’s sweeping losses.
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