Here's what to know about TX laws that could change under Democratic leadership
Texas voters elected Democrat Gina Hinojosa as governor and Vikki Goodwin as lieutenant governor, while Democrats flipped the state House. Republicans still control the Senate, but the shift gives Democrats their strongest position in Austin in recent memory heading into January. FULL STORY: Texas Democrats have a chance to undo GOP policies. Here’s what’s on the table Here are key takeaways: Education: Hinojosa has vowed to end the state’s school voucher program, scrap the STAAR test, pause the A-F accountability system and fire Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. Health care: State Rep. Christina Morales of Houston and Sen. Carol Alvarado, who leads the Senate Democratic Caucus, both said expanding Medicaid is a top priority. The expansion would cover adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level, according to KFF. Abortion: Goodwin said in her victory speech, “As lieutenant governor, I will not accept women dying from pregnancy and postpartum complications.” Morales said repealing abortion bans is something she personally supports, but Democrats have not yet set formal priorities. Immigration: Morales, who chairs the House Democratic Campaign Committee, said she wants to repeal Senate Bill 4, which criminalizes unlawful entry into Texas, and end the 287(g) program requiring sheriffs
