Even with a narrow majority of Democrats in the state House of Representatives, Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa will face challenges in delivering on her campaign promises, Trinity University political science professor Austin Bussing, Ph.D., said in an interview with KSAT yesterday.
For example, Hinojosa’s desire to send a $1,500 check to each Texas household to help with current financial strain would have to be presented by a member of the legislature and would have to go through the legislative process. She’d need a two-thirds super majority from both chambers to pass it, Bussing said.
An area for potential compromise with Republicans? How Texas lawmakers handle the addition of new AI data centers in the state. “This is a fascinating issue because it’s an emerging issue on which party lines really haven’t formed,” Bussing said. He added that there may be room for a compromise between Democrats and Republicans on how to legislate data centers. To watch the full interview, visit KSAT here.