From the Texas Tribune:

- Texas’ new Democratic leaders turn to Republicans to steer transitions, vowing bipartisan governance.

- Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin taps bipartisan transition team as she prepares to lead a GOP-majority Senate.

- After Democratic wins, Texas could more closely review deaths related to the abortion ban.

- Ken Paxton drops lawsuit seeking to shut down immigration aid group FIEL Houston.

- James Sullivan, recently defeated Texas Supreme Court justice, nominated to federal bench by Trump.

- Democrats chart ambitious course as bill filing begins for a divided Texas Legislature.

- After Huffines’ defeat, Austin ISD halts cooperation with state investigation.