Ernest Bailes, a former Republican state representative, is among the members of Gina Hinojosa's transition team, according to KHOU 11.
Bailes previously opposed Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher plan.
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Former state Rep. Ernest Bailes, a Republican who opposed Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher plan, is among the transition team members.
Ernest Bailes, a former Republican state representative, is among the members of Gina Hinojosa's transition team, according to KHOU 11.
Bailes previously opposed Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher plan.
Written by The Alamo Republican from KHOU 11’s reporting, using only the facts in it. KHOU 11’s own headline: “Gina Hinojosa's transition team includes a Republican with a history of opposing Abbott”
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