Texas elected its first Latina governor, Gina Hinojosa, and first female lieutenant governor, Vikki Goodwin, on Tuesday. State Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced Friday she had the votes to become House speaker when the Legislature convenes in January under the first Democratic House majority since 2003.
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State Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced she has pledged support from a majority of House members to become the next Texas House speaker. The formal vote will occur when the Legislature convenes on Jan. 12, 2027.
Senfronia Thompson, State Rep., Houston Democrat, candidate for House speaker; Al Green, U.S. Rep., Houston Democrat, attended announcement; Rafael Anchia, State Rep., Dallas Democrat, spoke at announcement and 3 more
Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced her candidacy for speaker of the Texas House after Democrats won control of the chamber in the Nov. 3 election. If elected when the Legislature convenes in January, she would be the first Black person and first woman to serve as speaker in Texas history.
Senfronia Thompson, Houston Rep., District 141 since 1973; announced candidacy for Texas House speaker; Gene Wu, House Democratic Caucus Chairman; secured support from Thompson; John Whitmire, Houston Mayor; endorsed Thompson's candidacy
The Justice Department announced it is taking over a civil lawsuit against Planned Parenthood filed in Amarillo, Texas. The suit accuses Planned Parenthood of Medicaid fraud and seeks a $1.8 billion judgment. The case is scheduled for trial in April 2027.
$$1.8 billion for medicaid fraud judgment sought
Trump Justice Department, taking over the lawsuit; Susan Baker Manning, general counsel of Planned Parenthood; Matthew Kacsmaryk, presiding judge in Amarillo and 1 more
A woman was found dead inside an apartment in west Harris County on Saturday morning. The cause of death and circumstances surrounding her death are unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff who announced the finding; Harris County Sheriff's Office, Investigators responding to the scene
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on westbound Interstate 10 in Orange on Friday morning. The highway closed for hours and traffic backed up for miles before reopening.
Chad Jenkins, Orange County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace; Texas Department of Public Safety, Agency investigating collision; Orange Police, Investigating circumstances of collision
James Wright, a former staff member and industry executive with 30 years of leadership experience, was appointed to the board of directors of Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, effective October 1, 2026. He replaces Tommy Vaughan.
James Wright, Appointed board member, Kilgore Economic Development Corporation; Tommy Vaughan, Outgoing board member; Alan Pollard, KEDC Board President and 1 more
After Democrats won midterm elections this week, Democratic Senate candidate and Texas state Rep. James Talarico and other winning Democrats spoke of plans to investigate Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security once sworn in, and to put forward a new vision for immigration reform while both houses of Congress are in Democratic control.
James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate and Texas state Rep.; Rep. Robert Garcia, Los Angeles-area Democrat who will take over House Oversight Committee; Democrats in Congress, Winners in midterm elections
Five San Antonio City Council members proposed an economic impact analysis of marijuana legalization, and three council members requested a special meeting to consider limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2 Councilman; Sukh Kaur, District 1 Councilmember; Edward Mungia, District 4 Councilmember and 2 more