After sweeping victories on Election Day, Texas Democrats are preparing priorities for the 2027 legislative session, including more school funding, changes to the school voucher program, expanded healthcare coverage, and lower property taxes. Republicans will control the state Senate, requiring Democrats to find bipartisan support for major proposals.
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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.
The Texas Tribune, organizer of symposium
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San Antonio's City Council voted to confirm the reappointment of Francine Romero for a second five-year term as a Board Trustee of CPS Energy. The vote followed the CPS Energy Board of Trustees' August 31, 2026 vote to reappoint her.
Francine Romero, Board Trustee and Board Chair of CPS Energy; San Antonio City Council, Voted to confirm reappointment
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Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, a state senator, won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, defeating appointed Republican incumbent Don Huffines. Eckhardt's victory flips the comptroller's office to Democratic control for the first time since 1999.
$1 billion for Texas Education Freedom Accounts program budget allocation
Sarah Eckhardt, Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, state senator; Don Huffines, Republican incumbent Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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Farrah Abraham ran for Austin City Council District 5 on November 3, 2026, and finished fourth in a four-person race. Incumbent Ryan Alter and David Weinberg advanced to a December 12 runoff.
Farrah Abraham, Candidate for Austin City Council District 5; Ryan Alter, Incumbent, advanced to runoff; David Weinberg, Advanced to runoff
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The Texas Department of Public Safety named James Jackson Jr. of Waco as this month's featured wanted person. A $6,000 reward is offered for information received in November leading to his arrest.
$6,000 for reward for information leading to arrest
James Michael Jackson Jr., Wanted for robbery and parole violation; Texas Department of Public Safety, Named Jackson featured wanted person
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Austin made cuts to city contracts with local agencies serving seniors. Organizations negotiated earlier this year to restore some funding, but one-time restorations will not carry over into the new fiscal year.
10% for City contract cuts
Aaron Alarcón, CEO of Family Eldercare; Family Eldercare, Austin nonprofit serving seniors; Shontell Gauthier, Executive director of RBJ Senior Housing and 3 more
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Dallas and Polk counties are changing the schedule for outdoor warning siren tests. Starting January, tests will be held at 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, moving from the current noon Saturday schedule. Tests will not occur if temperatures are below 40 degrees, winds exceed 40 mph, or there is marginal risk for severe weather.
AJ Seely, Dallas County Emergency Management Director; Polk County Emergency Management, County agency
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In election results Tuesday, Democrats won enough seats to break a Republican supermajority on the Texas State Board of Education. Democrat Dana Van De Walker defeated Republican incumbent Audrey Young for District 8 by about 500 votes, giving Democrats control of the board for the first time in recent cycles.
$3 million for additional funding for curriculum implementation
Dana Van De Walker, Democratic candidate for State Board of Education District 8; Audrey Young, Republican incumbent for State Board of Education District 8; Brandon Hall, Republican State Board of Education member, term ends 2029 and 3 more
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