Former Republican state Rep. Ernest Bailes, who lost his seat after opposing Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher push, is among the governor-elect’s first appointments. Her other picks reflect priorities in public education, organized labor and local government.
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has begun preparing to take office, WDIV and KSAT reported. KRGV reported that she held her first press conference, while KTRE said she introduced a bipartisan transition team. Hindustan Times reported that former Republican state Representative Ernest Bailes was named a co-chair of the team. The reports describe the team’s bipartisan makeup but do not provide a complete account of its membership.
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