Texas has a new governor, and it’s a historic one. Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, according to AP Decision Team data, ending a long stretch of Republican control over the state’s highest office. The last Democrat and the last woman to serve as governor was Ann Richards, who left office in 1995.

The race centered on three issues that matter deeply to North Texas communities: data centers and their impact on land and power, school funding for districts like Waxahachie ISD, and border security. Those debates played out in living rooms and diners across Ellis County, not just on the debate stage.

This remains a developing story as final results are confirmed, but the political shift is already clear. A new administration means a new set of priorities for school funding formulas, energy policy and more, and local leaders will be watching closely. What’s the top issue you want the new governor to address first? Let us know in the comments.