When does Gina Hinojosa take office as Texas governor? Here's when she'll be sworn in

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Local News · Texas · November 4, 2026

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott in the Nov. 3 election. Here's when she'll officially become Texas' first Latina governor.

Reported by WFAA Dallas, November 4, 2026. Read the full story at WFAA Dallas →

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