Democrats captured control of the Texas House in Tuesday's election, flipping more than 20 Republican seats. Republicans retained their Senate majority despite Democrat Vicki Goodwin winning the lieutenant governor race.
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In the Nov. 3 election, Democrat Zack Dunn defeated incumbent Republican Marc LaHood in Texas House District 121 in San Antonio, the first Democrat to win the Northside seat since 1981. Democrat Kristian Carranza won House District 118, defeating Republican Jorge Borrego. Meanwhile, Republican Pat Curry retained House District 56 in Waco-area McLennan County with 61% of the vote.
more than $1 million for campaign spending by Texas House GOP in final month before election
Zack Dunn, Democrat, first-time candidate, winner in Texas House District 121; Marc LaHood, Republican state representative, incumbent in Texas House District 121; Kristian Carranza, Democrat, political strategist, winner in Texas House District 118 and 6 more
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The Texas Tribune is hosting a daylong symposium on December 10 in Austin to discuss lawmakers' priorities for the 2027 legislative session. The event will be held at the UT Thompson Center and livestreamed online, featuring discussions on topics including data centers, grid issues, and taxes and budget.
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas' 2026 governor race. Hinojosa campaigned for tougher limits on data center development, including a moratorium on new facilities.
Gina Hinojosa, Democrat governor candidate, winner; Greg Abbott, Republican incumbent governor
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On Tuesday night, crowds gathered in downtown San Antonio honking, cheering, and waving signs to celebrate Democratic victories in the governor and Senate races. Residents and tourists filled Commerce Street from City Hall to the River Walk, with vehicles circling blocks displaying campaign signs.
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Voters in Converse rejected a ballot measure Tuesday to discontinue service from VIA Metropolitan Transit, choosing to remain part of the San Antonio-area regional public transportation system. The Converse City Council had placed the measure on the ballot due to concerns about the city's sales tax contribution to VIA.
$2 million for annual sales tax revenue contribution to VIA
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Sunny Busby led the race for Denton City Council District 1 in early voting results, ahead of three other candidates. The special election was called after the previous officeholder announced his resignation.
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Rusk County voters reelected Republican Joel R. Hale as county judge on November 3, 2026. Separately, Kyle Kacal, a former state representative serving as interim judge, was elected unopposed as Brazos County judge.
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Democrat Tiffany Burks defeated Republican incumbent Phil Sorrells in the Tarrant County district attorney's race, according to unofficial results. Burks received 56.12% of votes; Sorrells received 43.88%. This was a rematch; Sorrells won in 2022.
Tiffany Burks, Democrat candidate for Tarrant County district attorney; Phil Sorrells, Republican incumbent Tarrant County district attorney
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