'Forging a New Way': Texas Governor-Elect Hinojosa Announces Bipartisan Transition Team

'Forging a new way': Texas Governor-elect Hinojosa announces bipartisan transition team

Among the transition team members is Ernest Bailes, a former Republican state representative who opposed Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher plan.

Hinojosa Begins Transition, Moves To Replace Abbott's Education Chief

The governor-elect named a former Republican lawmaker ousted after opposing school choice and confirmed she is interviewing replacements for Mike Morath.

Who are the 4 people leading Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa’s transition team?

Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa named four leaders for her bipartisan “By and For the People” transition team to prepare her administration for taking office Jan. 19, 2027.

Hinojosa taps anti-school voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team

Former Republican state Rep. Ernset Bailes, who lost his seat after opposing Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher push is among the governor-elect's first appointments. Here other picks reflect priorities in public education, organized labor and local government.

Hinojosa taps education allies for transition team

Hinojosa was elected governor. What comes next?

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa spoke on campus Thursday about her transition to the governor’s mansion as she prepares to take office in January. Hinojosa, an alumna who currently serves as UT’s state House representative, pledged to run a bipartisan administration focused on cost of living issues and announced her transition led by UT alumnus Joseph Madden. She defeated incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to Associate…