Explained: Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas' 1st Democratic governor in decades

Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor's race, becoming the first Democrat to hold the office since 1990

bipartisan administration

A governing team that includes members from both political parties rather than just one

transition team

A group assembled by an incoming official to prepare for taking office

private school vouchers

Government funding that helps families pay for private school tuition, a policy Abbott pushed and Hinojosa wants repealed

Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus

A group of lawmakers in the Texas Legislature aligned with progressive policy positions

flipping a Senate seat

Winning a U.S. Senate seat previously held by the opposing party