Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor's race, reversing years of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's aggressive border enforcement. Hinojosa said she would review Operation Lone Star's budget. Houston Mayor John Whitmire signed a directive limiting ICE cooperation during traffic stops.
Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 9, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Greg AbbottRepublican governor (previous)
Gina HinojosaDemocrat elected governor
John WhitmireHouston mayor
Jason HouserChief of staff at Immigration and Customs Enforcement under Biden administration
The facts
Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor's race, replacing Republican Greg Abbott.12Stated by 2 sources
Democrats won most of Texas' top offices: governor, attorney general, and state House.1
Republicans retained control of the state Senate.1
Hinojosa said she would review Operation Lone Star's budget after being sworn in.1
Incoming Texas Attorney General said he will examine state agreements with ICE.1
Houston Mayor John Whitmire signed a directive limiting ICE cooperation during traffic stops.1
An ICE officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican construction worker, in Houston in July.1
Who said what
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A migrant caravan of 300 to 500 people crossed from Guatemala into Mexico on Friday, November 6, heading north toward the U.S. border. The group crossed the Rodolfo Robles International Bridge into Ciudad Hidalgo and moved toward Suchiate municipality.
Julio Rosas, Independent journalist; Trump administration Department of Homeland Security, U.S. agency; Mexico's National Institute of Migration (INM), Mexican agency
University of Texas men's tennis junior Oliver Ojakaar advanced to the NCAA Singles Championships after winning his quarterfinal match at the ITA Central Sectional Championships in Waco on November 7.
Oliver Ojakaar, Texas men's tennis junior, No. 43 seed in rankings; Tito Chavez, Oklahoma tennis player; Cooper Woestendick, TCU tennis player, No. 4 seed and 3 more
A 42-year-old Buna man was arrested on November 6, 2026, following a reported assault at a residence in Jasper County. He was charged with Assault Family Violence – Impeding Breath or Circulation, a third-degree felony.
Jeremy Odom, 42-year-old Buna man arrested and charged with Assault Family Violence – Impeding Breath or Circulation; Sergeant Nick, Jasper County Sheriff's Office deputy who responded to the reported assault; Silsbee Police Department, Officers who located and detained Odom and 1 more
A bill was introduced in the Texas Legislature to repeal state laws requiring certain sheriffs to enter into agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. The bill also provides for a grant program.
Texas Crime Stoppers released its November 2026 newsletter reporting capture statistics from its 10 Most Wanted program and announcing upcoming deadlines, trainings, and conferences.
$$109,000 for rewards paid
Texas Crime Stoppers, Government program reporting arrest statistics and announcing events; Texas Department of Public Safety, Operator of Texas 10 Most Wanted tip line; Capital Area Crime Stoppers, Host of basic course training in Austin
SpaceX is seeking local tax incentives for a proposed $24 billion gas-fired power plant and supercomputing facility in Starbase, Texas. The Starbase City Commission will hold a public hearing on December 9 to consider a property tax abatement and economic development agreement.
$$24 billion for estimated capital investment for project initial phases
SpaceX, applicant and property owner seeking tax incentives; Starbase City Commission, considering the tax abatement and economic development agreement
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is seeking to identify a suspect accused of fraudulently using a victim's credit or debit card at multiple locations on the Northwest Side.
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement investigating the case
Two people were killed and four others injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Farm-to-Market Road 1102 in Comal County early Sunday morning, November 8, 2026.