Texas will be facing "hazardous" cold in the coming days, a forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) predicted this week. Freezing temperatures can pose significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and senior citizens.

Texas GOP Representative-elect Shelley Luther wrote on X: "Today, the RINO (anti-MAGA) Establishment laughed in the faces of our Republican grassroots. They chose Democrat chairs and Lobbyist buddies over their voters. I look forward to seeing if they're still laughing after the next round of primaries. The fight starts today."

As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.