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Health
Feds plan to take over Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood
As the state attorney general’s office transitions from Republican to Democratic hands, the Justice Department moves to intervene in the state’s legal battle over Medicaid payments.
The Texas Tribune2026/11/08
Politics
How Hinojosa’s win in Texas could bite Beshear
Politico2026/11/08
Politics
James Talarico kicks off ‘SNL’ days after historic Texas Senate win
NBC News2026/11/08
Politics
Texas's 'Blue Tsunami' has former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke 'over the moon'
NPR2026/11/07
Politics
The surprising and often forgotten history of economic populism in Texas
NPR2026/11/07

Education
Texas Dems Vowed Seismic Education Change. Here’s How Schools Could Change for Millions of Students.
From state takeovers to religion in classrooms to who’s overseeing public schools, Texas is poised to see a profound shift in K-12 education priorities after Democrats swept statewide elected offices, including the governor’s race,…
The 742026/11/07
Politics
Texas officials acknowledge problems with voter registration system, will work with locals on a fix
Election officials for more than a year sought fixes to TEAM, the state’s voter registration and management system.
The Texas Tribune2026/11/07
Politics
In 5 states, Republicans may lose every statewide executive race on the ballot
Single-holder executive offices only; excludes courts, commissions and federal offices. Data: Associated Press; Axios analysis; Chart: Andrew Pantazi/Axios Democrats' midterm gains extended deep into the machinery of state government: They…
Axios2026/11/07
Health
Democratic wins put Medicaid expansion back in play in holdout states
In a handful of holdout states, Democrats appear ready to use their newly won statehouse dominance to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan Advance2026/11/07
Politics
With Democrats sweeping Texas, the GOP-led war on cities nears its end
Democrats are less likely to pick on cities the way Republican lawmakers have, observers said. But a fight over housing affordability will test that.
The Texas Tribune2026/11/07
Education
Texas’ school voucher program could be “unrecognizable, if not extinct,” says Democratic lawmaker
Democrats won back the Texas House for the first time in 24 years. Gov. Greg Abbott’s bullishness on vouchers turned off some Republican voters in rural communities that have historically been strongholds for his party, politicians said.
The Texas Tribune2026/11/07
Business
Elon Musk Staked His Empire on Texas. Now State Democrats Want to Rein Him In.
Musk has big plans for Tesla and SpaceX in the Lone Star State, and now faces a blue wall of opposition.
The Wall Street Journal2026/11/06
Politics
Texas appeals court cancels oral arguments in challenge to state hemp rules
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.
The Texas Tribune2026/11/06
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.
The Texas Tribune2026/11/06
Politics
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.
The Texas Tribune2026/11/06
Politics
What to know about Gina Hinojosa, Texas' first Latina governor-elect
Gina Hinojosa, state representative from the Rio Grande Valley whose legislative priority has been boosting the public education system, will become the first Latina governor of Texas.
NPR2026/11/06
Immigration
Houston Police to Stop Alerting ICE During Traffic Stops
Mayor John Whitmire has instructed Houston police to stop notifying immigration agents when they encounter someone without legal status during routine street stops.
The New York Times2026/11/06