AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTexas Power Shift: Democrats’ statewide sweep put Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s office, James Talarico in the U.S. Senate and the Texas House under Democratic control; Republicans retained the state Senate. Incoming leaders are promising bipartisan transitions, but outgoing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is urging senators to curb Vikki Goodwin’s powers before she takes over. Policy Tests: Hinojosa’s pledge to freeze electricity rates on day one faces questions about her legal authority. The incoming administration also faces fights over school takeovers, minimum-wage increases and marijuana legalization, while Houston is moving to limit police cooperation with ICE. Border and Development: The Supreme Court cleared the way for border-wall construction through Big Bend, reviving a major Texas project. Meanwhile, data-center backlash—including concerns about water, power and local control—has become an election issue as SpaceX plans a $24 billion South Texas facility. Federal Stakes: Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt faced questions about his past remarks on Islam at his confirmation hearing to become ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Texas Sen. John Cornyn backed John Thune’s bid to remain Senate Republican leader after the party’s midterm losses.
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