Gov.-elect Hinojosa wants to expand Medicaid in Texas, will need more than executive order

Gov.-elect Hinojosa wants to expand Medicaid in Texas, will need more than executive order by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Mon, November 9, 2026 at 9:17 AM Updated Mon, November 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 3: Gina Hinojosa speaks to supporters as she is announced as the next governor of Texas at her watch party in Austin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Mikala Compton/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images) Comment on this story 1 Comment Share story Share topics: Texas Medicaid Hinojosa Gov-elect Healthcare Expansion Executive-order Legislation **The headline has been edited due to character limits Trending Family of five killed after SUV leaves wet IH-10 overpass in Seguin, parents identified Rain-slicked IH-10 in Seguin turned deadly when a Chevrolet Tahoe left an overpass near FM 725, killing a Porter family of five, including three children. FM 725 was shut for hours as police investigate. Two adults, three children killed after vehicle goes off bridge near I-10 in Seguin A single-vehicle crash near FM 725 and Interstate 10 prompted road closures in Seguin on Sunday afternoon, according to the Seguin Police Department.In a traffic alert posted to Facebook, police said at 1:30 p.m. on Fried Chicken Sandwich Day: Where to find the best deals National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day brings free and discounted sandwiches to San Antonio, with app and rewards deals from Popeyes, Wingstop, McDonald’s, Whataburger, KFC and more as chicken sandwich demand keeps rising. Highway 281 Southbound re-opened after 18-wheeler crash Highway 281 Southbound re-opened after 18-wheeler crash Gov.-elect Hinojosa wants to expand Medicaid in Texas, will need more than executive order **The headline has been edited due to character limits NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 13 NEW Trial date 'tentatively set' for man accused of murdering actor Jonathan Joss 4 NEW Deep dive into Mayor Jones's legislative priority amendment 4 NEW Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks on midterm election results, cost of living, ICE facility 4 PHOTOS: Deputies searching for suspect in connection to string of vehicle burglaries