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<\/p>\nAUSTIN, Texas \u2013 Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa says she intends to govern across party lines, despite Democrats\u2019 victories in Tuesday\u2019s election.<\/p>\n
Hinojosa outlined that approach Thursday during her first post-election news conference, where she introduced several members of her transition team, including former Republican state Rep. Ernest Bailes.<\/p>\n
When asked why she was prioritizing bipartisanship following the election, Hinojosa said her decision reflected the promises she made during her campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople are tired of the divisions, of the fighting, tired of culture wars,\u201d Hinojosa said. \u201cThis is a time to come together.\u201d<\/p>\n
She pointed to her working relationship with Bailes, a conservative Republican who served in the Texas House from 2017 to 2025.<\/p>\n
Hinojosa said the two worked closely together on public education issues while serving in the Legislature.<\/p>\n
\u201cI count him as one of my best allies for public schools,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Bailes also spoke during the news conference, describing himself as a conservative Republican who believes he can work with the incoming Democratic administration.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will put partisanship aside,\u201d Bailes said. \u201cWe will work together for what is best for the kids of the state of Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hinojosa said she expects to find common ground with other Republican lawmakers, particularly on issues where they have previously worked together.<\/p>\n
She also said the bipartisan approach would extend beyond the transition team to her administration itself.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will have a bipartisan transition, and we will have a bipartisan administration and government in Texas,\u201d Hinojosa said.<\/p>\n
The governor-elect did not announce specific cabinet appointments Thursday but said additional transition leaders would be named in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not going to be the governor for just Democrats,\u201d Hinojosa said. \u201cI am going to be the governor for all the people of Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hinojosa is scheduled to take office Jan. 19, 2027.<\/p>\n
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