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Election’s effect on immigration (Nov. 6, 2026)
On Friday's show: We continue to discuss what this week's dramatic election results could mean for various issues on the minds of Houstonians as we consider how immigration policy and enforcement might be affected.
Hinojosa taps anti-school voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team
Leaders of powerful energy industry prepare to work with Democrat on Texas Railroad Commission
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View allLeaders 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 spent billions on border security. What happens to Greg Abbott’s mission when Dems take over?
After Abbott’s defeat, Texas’ new governor faces questions about Operation Lone Star, border security and the future of immigration enforcement.
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.
Local AI
All in Local AIThe Engines of Our Ingenuity 1652: Justus von Liebig
Episode: 1652 Justus von Liebig and the first R&D laboratory. Today, we create the first research laboratory.
After Kirby Mansion demolition, Houstonians call for stronger safeguards for historic structures
Nearly a dozen city residents spoke at city hall this week, alleging that the demolition began without proper permitting.
Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson says he won’t sue out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas
Current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued multiple out-of-state doctors for illegally mailing abortion pills, which abortion advocates say has chilled access.
Democrats poised to narrowly flip Texas State Board of Education
Republican control of the Texas State Board of Education had steadily increased over the last few cycles, but Democrats doubled their seats on the board this year, taking a narrow majority.
Business of AI
All in Business of AIAttorney General-elect Nathan Johnson says he won’t sue out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas
Current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued multiple out-of-state doctors for illegally mailing abortion pills, which abortion advocates say has chilled access.
Democrats inheriting Texas colleges the GOP overhauled in conservative push
Universities were a political target of Texas Republicans. As Gina Hinojosa and other Democrats prepare for office, here’s a look at the turning point facing college campuses.
GOP state senators could emerge as last protectors of party power in Texas
Republican state senators will still hold a majority in the Capitol’s upper chamber. They have the ability to significantly weaken the role of the lieutenant governor.
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.