Gina Hinojosa's policies: Key things she hopes to accomplish as Texas governor

Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race with a campaign primarily focused on improving public education and lowering everyday costs. 

Republican lawmaker suggests Abbott strip governor's emergency powers before Hinojosa takes office

Less than 24 hours after Democrat Gina Hinojosa became governor-elect of Texas, some Republican lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to limit the office's powers before he leaves it.

White House shake-up feared, official claims, as Republicans call on Trump to change course

A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election. 

Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report

Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.

Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue

On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.

Election 2026: Greg Abbott vs Gina Hinojosa
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In the race for Texas governor, this year is expected to be the toughest challenge yet for Republican Greg Abbott. He is looking to defend his seat against Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa, who has been neck-and-neck with the incumbent in the polls. Here is the latest at 5 p.m. 

Paxton slips past Talarico in latest poll as Senate race enters final days

A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.

Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race narrows

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.