Texas spent billions on border security. What happens to Greg Abbott’s mission when Dems take over?

Leaders of powerful energy industry prepare to work with Democrat on Texas Railroad Commission

Associations that represent the oil and gas industry are calling on Jon Rosenthal, the first Democrat on the commission in three decades, to govern fairly and predictably.

Texas’ economic prowess unlikely to wane under state leadership change

Economists attributed Texas’ economic success to factors that have little to do with the political party that controls the state.

Texas Democrats already angling to be the next House speaker

Rep. Senfronia Thompson, a Houston Democrat, and Rep. Eddie Morales Jr., D-Eagle Pass, have both announced their intentions.

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges bipartisan administration in first public appearance since win

Hinojosa said her transition into office would be “for the whole state of Texas,” not just the mostly Democratic coalition that elected her. She said Gov. Greg Abbott had been “gracious” about the process.

Hemp-friendly candidates win in Texas, but don’t expect to see THC products on shelves any time soon

THC-friendly lawmakers and hemp advocates hope for a legal framework that finally protects their industry from another ban by either state agencies or the federal government.