'Forging a new way forward': Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa discusses transition
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first news conference Thursday in Austin to discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott.
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite, as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News · · 1 min read
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first news conference Thursday in Austin to discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott.

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