Texas Senate

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Democrat Vikki Goodwin, who won the Texas lieutenant governor race, unveiled her transition team on Tuesday. It includes two former GOP state senators.

Goodwin takes office Jan. 19 and will work with a Senate where Republicans keep the majority. Patrick has said Senate Republicans should change the chamber's rules, though specifics are still unknown.

Goodwin's top priorities are boosting public education funding and health coverage. She also opposes a full ban on THC, saying it should be regulated instead.

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John Turner, a former state representative, is running for Nathan Johnson's Texas Senate seat. Johnson, who is becoming attorney general, has endorsed him.

Turner cites his four years in the Texas House as proof he can get results. His agenda includes better-funded schools, lower consumer costs and expanded Medicaid.

Johnson hasn't decided whether to resign before his January swearing-in or wait until he takes office. Either way, the governor will set a special election to finish out the term that ends in 2028.