# Historic Democratic wins could bring major changes to Texas schools

https://mins.news/en/video/130109

- NBC News, 2026-11-05 03:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eMAJCWyBPY

> Texas schools may be among the first areas to see major changes as Democrats take power. Governor-elect Hinojosa has pledged to fire the state’s education commissioner. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz speaks with Professor Michael Harris about what may lie ahead for teachers and classrooms.

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