Gina Hinojosa names transition team and outlines $1,500 household plan
The incoming Texas governor says she will work with Republicans in the state Senate to fund direct payments and expand Medicaid.
By Scott Marshall ·
Texas households may soon receive $1,500 from the state's savings account if Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa delivers on her campaign promises. She announced the proposal on Thursday during her first press conference since defeating Greg Abbott in this week's midterm election.
Hinojosa presented her transition team, which includes a conservative Republican. She described the effort as a transition for the whole state of Texas, aiming for a bipartisan administration that serves Texans regardless of party affiliation. Her stated priorities include expanding Medicaid, rolling back school vouchers, and ending state takeovers of public schools.
The governor-elect is already interviewing candidates to replace Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. Morath has faced criticism regarding state interventions in several school districts. Hinojosa said Abbott has been gracious during the handover and that his team is expected to cooperate with the incoming administration.
A key challenge remains in the Texas Senate, where Republicans maintain control. This composition means Hinojosa's legislative agenda could face pushback before becoming law. The transition team will work to navigate these institutional hurdles as the administration prepares to take office.
