Republicans hold a tiny majority in the House, creating an incentive for Abbott to hold off on calling an election for Turner’s seat, which would likely be filled by a Democrat.

Former Mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner's funeral at The Church Without ... for a service at 5275 Queenston Blvd. in northwest Houston between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Those interested ...

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Gov. Greg Abbott announced on April 7 that a special election will occur Nov. 4 to fill the empty 18th Congressional District ...

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