As the state of Texas approaches the inauguration of Donald Trump’s second term as president, some experts have pointed out that the state will have a major influence on national politics under the next administration.
Through the state’s politicians, policy makers and business leaders, the Lone Star State could be poised to shape the next four years.
“I think a lot of the ideas that started in Texas and came out of Texas were carried over into the previous Trump administration,” said Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Conservative think tank TPPF told NBC 5 that Texas could have a significant impact on Trump’s next term.
Reason #1: With Republicans now in control of the U.S. Senate and fighting to retain the House of Representatives, several Texas members of Congress, including two of the state’s senators, could see an increase in power. be.
“You know, John Cornyn is clearly trying to throw himself into the ring for Senate Majority Leader. We’ll see what the results are,” Sindelar said. “Senator Cruz will probably run for a chairmanship somewhere.”
Some experts also believe that state leaders like Texas Governor Greg Abbott have consistently supported Trump in recent years, making some of the state’s major policy issues a national priority next term. He said he expected it to become an issue.
This includes possible changes to immigration law.
“I think Texas is leading the way in what’s happening at the border,” Sindelar said. “If you look at what Governor Abbott did and what President Trump wanted to do in the previous administration, I think those policies will go back in place.”
The Texas-based X Factor also had some things to consider.
Elon Musk moved to Austin earlier this year and is supporting the president-elect, who has called on Musk to lead the new Government Efficiency Commission, which will audit the federal government.
“And I think we’re going to go to every government agency and try to figure out how we can reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and industries across the country and really allow businesses to reopen.” said Sindelar.
NBC 5 reached out to the Texas Democrat to ask her outlook on American politics over the next four years and how she plans to approach Trump’s next term. We are waiting for your reply.
However, several Texas state legislators are reacting to the election results.
Dallas state Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas 30th) expressed concerns about the incoming Trump administration in a post on X, saying, “The Supreme Court gave him unlimited power. We need to buckle down. This is going to be a tough road.” ”
Rep. Greg Cassar (D-Texas, 35) of Austin also posted the following message to X: We will organize, we will care for each other, we will fight back, and we will build a new Democratic Party for all working people. ”
